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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the South Central U.S.; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the North Central U.S.; Severe Space Weather

Scattered severe thunderstorms may bring large hail and isolated damaging winds this weekend over parts of the south central U.S. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will bring air quality issues to parts of the north central U.S. this weekend. Moderate to Severe geomagnetic storm conditions will remain possible into early Monday following a strong coronal mass ejection from the sun. Read More >

Winter Storm Overview: December 29th, 2017

A winter storm brought light to moderate snow across much of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois on Friday. Snow fell mainly north of a line from Fairfield, IA to Macomb, IL, with total accumulations ranging from around 2 to 7 inches. The highest amounts were located along the Interstate 80 corridor, with locations around Solon, IA recording up to 7.5 inches.

National Weather Service Official Observations (event totals):

  • Moline-Quad City International Airport: 6.7"
  • Davenport Municipal Airport (NWS Office): 3.9"
  • Dubuque Regional Airport: 1.9"

Summary from NWS Chicago

This page will be updated as needed as more information is obtained.

Regional Snowfall Map
Local Storm Report Snowfall Analysis, Courtesy: Iowa Environmental Mesonet

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