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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Overview

A low pressure system brought a wintry mix to the area beginning after midnight Wednesday night Feb 18th ending by midday Thursday. Most received sleet and freezing rain, with portions of the NC and VA piedmont into the New River Valley getting the most ice.

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King, NC Ice
(credit: Jeff Poplin)
Willis, VA Ice
(credit: Susanna Moore)
Blacksburg, VA tree damage
(credit: Hager-Smith)
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