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

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. 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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