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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect. Heat will continue to impact the West today. Heat advisories are in effect for portions of the Intermountain West; and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for portions of Arizona and southeast California. Read More >

A widespread snow event occurred on Friday night, Jan 18, through midday on Saturday, Jan 19. Most places received over three inches of snow and along and north of I-88 most places saw 6+" of snow.  Winds increased early Saturday resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility throughout Saturday. After this event was complete, colder air moved into the area generating lake effect snow that mainly impacted northwest Indiana.
Snowfall Map
Widespread snow from Jan 18-19, including some lake effect snow in northeast Illinois early on the 20th
Snowfall Map
Lake effect snow from Jan 20-21

 

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