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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Central Appalachians; Severe Weather in the Mid-South; Hot Weather in Southern California

Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to flooding today over southwest Pennsylvania into northern West Virginia, and western Maryland. Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in the Mid-South and across Eastern North Carolina. An extended period of hot weather is forecast for parts of coastal southern California including Los Angeles from today through Thursday. Read More >

Overview

A powerful early winter storm moved from the Rockies across the northern Plains. Snow began over northeastern Wyoming during the night of Monday, October 11, leaving almost a foot of snow by morning. The snow spread over the Black Hills on Tuesday, October 12, accumulating one to two feet over the northern Black Hills and northern foothills. Heavy rain fell over the plains of western South Dakota, with many locations receiving one to four inches. Strong winds also occurred on the plains, where gusts reached 60 to 80 mph.

Snow-laden pine trees in Spearfish
Heavy snow on trees in Spearfish  Photo courtesy of Amber K
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