Heavy Rainfall to Continue Over the Gulf Coast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Rio Grande Valley and Southern Appalachians Thursday

Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue to bring a flooding threat over the central and eastern Gulf Coast through Friday. Heavy rainfall is likely to persist over Florida into the weekend. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected over the Rio Grande Valley and over the Southern Appalachians Thursday afternoon and evening. Strong winds and hail will be the primary threats. Read More >

The recent period of cold weather has accelerated ice development on inland lakes and the waters of Green Bay. Since the second week of December, ice has formed on Lake Winnebago and on the southern part of Green Bay.

Satellite animation from December 9 to December 18. Satellite imagery from UW-CIMSS.

The ice is still thin in spots, so officials are advising to use extreme caution when venturing out. Ice conditions on any lake can vary from location to location. Remember, even though it may look thick on the surface, moving water from streams, rivers, and springs can cause ice to form unevenly.

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Heavy Rainfall to Continue Over the Gulf Coast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Rio Grande Valley and Southern Appalachians Thursday

Ice Quickly Forming on Green Bay