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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 >

 Winter 2019-2020 Events

  •  April 15, 2020: Quick hitting overnight snow causes icy overpasses and numerous accidents in Chicago
  •  March 22-23, 2020: Late season moderate to heavy wet snow event produces 3-6 inches
  •  January 10-11, 2020: Significant lakeshore flooding in Chicago; gusty winds, heavy rain, and wintry mix too