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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Continues

A low pressure center tracking across the Great Lakes and its associated cold front extending across the Southern Plains will focus occasional showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe alongside heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding; Portions of the Southern Plains would be the greatest threat for these hazards through tonight. Read More >

Overview

On January 12-13, a strong low pressure system impacted the area with heavy snow, heavy rain, strong gusty winds in excess of 50 mph, and impacts to travel. Many roads becoming slick and snow covered for the Friday evening commute. A flash freeze and patchy blowing snow further degraded road conditions Saturday morning. All in all, snow amounts of 2" to 4", with one reported 6" total, were recorded on January 12th. Lake effect snow continued through the 14th, especially for Berrien and Cass counties in Michigan. Arctic air followed the winter storm, with wind chills as low as -15 to -25 degrees for several days. 

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