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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Overview

Low pressure moved over the lower Ohio and Tennessee Valleys March 20th to the central Appalachians, then off the coast Wednesday March 21st. Band of rain moved in with thunderstorms moving across NC during the evening of the 20th. As the rain shield moved northeast it encountered colder air and precipitation changed to sleet then heavy wet snow.

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