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Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Overview

A quick moving intense band of snowfall tracked across Iowa Monday, bringing the first accumulating snow of the season to areas along and north of I-80. Snowfall amounts mainly between 2-4 inches fell in a line from Des Moines, to Belle Plaine, to Cedar Rapids, to Anamosa.  Elevated surfaces received more snow than on the grass.  Snow moved out of the area by 4:30 pm and started melting quickly.    

 

Official NWS Obs:

Moline: 0.3"

Davenport: 0.2"

Dubuque: 0.3"

Cedar Rapids, IA
Photo: Nick Stewart
Cedar Rapids, IA
Photo: Nick Stewart
Cedar Rapids, IA
Photo: Nick Stewart
US 30 at 80th St near Cedar Rapids,IA
Photo: IA-DOT

 
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