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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

This webpage is a summary for the October 17th, 2022 lake enhanced snow event over Northern Indiana and Southwest Lower Michigan. An intense band of lake effect rain/snow developed during the afternoon and evening hours of 10/17/22, bringing 1-4" of accumulation in areas beneath the band. Heavy, wet snow brought down trees/limbs around the area, and caused power outages. Roads were quickly snow covered/slick where it was accumulating fast. Wind gusts to 40-50 mph occurred near the Lake Michigan shoreline, and 30 to 40 mph inland through the afternoon and evening.

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