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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 >

Overview

Fast Facts:

  • Showers and thunderstorms developed during the morning hours on July 19th, eventually congealing into a Mesoscale Convective System. This feature tracked rapidly eastward roughly near and along the I-80 corridor bringing strong to severe wind gusts to parts of the region.

  • In addition to the wind and associated scattered reports of damage, a swath of locally heavy rainfall also occurred, with locations along a Tonica to Calumet City line receiving a quick 2 to 3 inches of rainfall.
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Map showing the reports of wind reports, thunderstorm damage, and heavy rainfall from the morning of July 19th. 
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