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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. 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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