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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

September 16, 2010
Severe Weather


A cold front and associated strong upper level disturbance triggered severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of September 16, 2010. The storms initiated in central Ohio during the mid afternoon, and moved toward southeast Ohio by late afternoon. Reports of large hail, strong winds and tornadoes were received.

Damage assessment surveys were conducted by NWS Wilmington staff members at four locations. Click the links below to see maps and read specifics for each survey location.