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

A strong cold front moved across the area during the morning of April 13th. Ahead of it a line of showers and storms developed producing damaging winds east of the mountains. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rainfall lead to localized flash flooding from the NC mountains to the Alleghanys and Blue Ridge of Virginia. Rainfall amounts exceeded 3 inches across the Blue Ridge.

Reports of Wind Damage and Flooding in the Area, even a Tornado southeast of Greensboro


Rainfall Totals from April 12th-13th event	Flooding in Pulaski Credit: D. Jarman

Flooding of North Fork Roanoke River in Ironto, VA Credit: WDBJ	Craig County VA flooding Credit: J. Cady