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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Freezing conditions resulted in extensive crop damage in the Wenatchee area through the 22nd. $90 million in damages were reported to the cherry crop, and a further $15 million was reported to the pear crop. Ephrata records a temperature of 21 degrees, the coldest April temperature recorded at the airport.