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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Central Appalachians; Severe Weather in the Mid-South; Hot Weather in Southern California

Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to flooding today over southwest Pennsylvania into northern West Virginia, and western Maryland. Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in the Mid-South and across Eastern North Carolina. An extended period of hot weather is forecast for parts of coastal southern California including Los Angeles from today through Thursday. Read More >

Overview

Freezing Rain Event January 1st, 2021

 

A low pressure system lifted northeast from the Central Plains into the Great Lakes region Friday January 1st, 2021, which brought a wintry mix of freezing rain/drizzle, rain, sleet, and snow to the IWX forecast area. Most locations received around 0.1 to 0.2" of ice accumulation, with a few slightly higher amounts up to 0.25". There were reports of ice-induced power outages, tree/structure damage, and numerous vehicle accidents. Northwestern portions of the forecast area saw a transition to snow in the wake of the system, with totals of 1 to 3 inches of accumulation. 

 

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Ice accumulation January 1st, 2021 (Photo Sharon Sheron, Grover Hill, OH)

 

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