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Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >

This time of year, near the equinox's, the angle of the sun is almost directly aligned with east to west orientated roads after sunrise and before sunset. So, if heading east in the morning or west in the evening along east/west roads you can expect a significant glare. For the next week or so, you can expect on sunny days, glare and potential slowdowns from 730am-800am or so in the morning and from 700pm-740pm in the evening.