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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains and Midwest; Heat Pushes into the South and East

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail in excess of two inches, strong tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts are likely across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to portions of the Central Plains to the Midwest through Thursday. The heatwave in the Central U.S. will begin to push South and East Thursday Read More >

Overview

A fast moving clipper system overspread the region on the morning of December 13th. In general, a widespread 2 to 5 inch event occurred along and south of the Highway 30 corridor. There were some very localized swaths of 6 inches or more from southwest of Iowa City to Wapello and Muscatine IA, and from far southeastern IA into portions of west central IL. The greatest impact was dangerous travel conditions on Interstate 80 in Iowa, where several multi-vehicle accidents resulted in the highway being closed much of the afternoon and evening.

In addition, temperatures dropped sharply behind the departing system, with sub-zero air temperatures and wind chills in the -20 to -30 degree F range for several hours Sunday morning Dec 14th. 
 

NWS Official Totals

Moline: 3.8"
Davenport NWS: 2.3" 

 

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Snow Summary Infographic

Temperature / Wind Chill Infographic Top Image: I-80 MM 206 near Willamsburg, IA (926 am 12/13)
Bottom Image: I-80 MM 267 near Tipton, IA (422 pm 12/13)
Images Courtesy: IA DOT (click to enlarge)
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