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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

A storm system tracked into the middle Ohio River Valley during the day on Palm Sunday 2019 (April 14). This brought periods of heavy snow to the region during the morning and lasting into the afternoon. Snow fell from northeast Missouri into western Illinois.  The heaviest snow fell in Bureau and Putnam counties where 5 to 8.5 inches of snow was reported.

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