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Severe Thunderstorms and Possible Flooding in the East; Extreme Heat in the West.

Scattered severe storms with wind damage, large hail, and a few tornadoes will be possible this afternoon and evening across much of the Mid Atlantic and Southeast. Heavy rain may cause instances of flash flooding from eastern Kentucky to southern New York. Out west, dangerous heat will develop through Saturday, with record-breaking temperatures expected. Read More >

Overview

Early on April 11, 2020 a spring storm moved from southwestern Canada into the northern plains. Rain initially developed ahead of the system early Saturday morning. A cold front moved from northeast to southwest across the area Saturday, changing the rain to snow. Moderate to heavy snow fell Saturday night across the region, with 1-inch per hour snowfall rates at times. The snow tapered off quickly Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2020.

2S Lead, SD courtesy Bill H.
2S Lead, SD
Courtesy Bill H.
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