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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 >

Cold air had moved into the region during the night of February 4 and warmed little on February 5, with many temperatures at or below freezing as rain moved in late on the 5th. Rain intensity increased into the evening with a switch over to sleet occurring generally north of I-88, especially in the Rockford area. Roads were reported as very poor with a combination of ice and sleet on them. Further south through the I-80 corridor, freezing rain accumulation occurred throughout the evening. Ice accumulation between one tenth to a little over one quarter inch were reported with slick conditions on untreated surfaces. Rainfall amounts were heavier with liquid and liquid equivalent totals of 0.30" to 0.80". There were even embedded thunderstorms with the radar resembling a spring look to it! Due to some of the heavier rates limiting immediate ice accretion, true ice accumulations exceeding one quarter inch were patchy.   
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