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Heavy Rain From the Plains to the Northeast; Heat Wave Begins

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are likely across parts of the Northeast, portions of the northern and central Plains, and the Ohio Valley. Portions of northeast Missouri and central Illinois could experience locally significant flash flooding. Dangerously hot conditions are expected in the Central Plains, Lower and Middle Mississippi Valley, and Southeast. Read More >

Overview

A wintry mix of precipitation impacted the region resulting in icy roads, numerous accidents, road closures, and scattered power outages. The event started in the early morning hours of February 10th and continued into the morning hours on February 11th. Ice accumulations ranged from 0.1" to 0.5" across much of the region. Sleet accumulations of 0.5" to 1.5" also occurred across northern and western portions of the area. Icy roads on the morning of February 10th resulted in two vehicle fatalities, one in Trigg County and another in Henderson County Kentucky. Numerous accidents occurred from the evening hours of the 10th into the morning of the 11th. This resulted in lengthy road closures on the Audubon Parkway west of Owensboro, sections of I-24 between Calvert City and Hopkinsville, KY, sections of I-55 between Cape Girardeau and Portageville, MO, and portions of I-57 from Sikeston, MO to Mounds, IL. 
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