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Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Overview

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved southeastward from central Iowa into northern Missouri and west central Illinois Thursday Night, ahead of a cold front that pushed eastward across the region. These storms brought damaging winds, torrential rain, and frequent lightning to the area.  Several downed trees, power outages, and 40 to 60 mph winds were reported.  Widespread rainfall amounts between 0.75 to 1.5 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time.  Heavier totals over 3 inches, fell in portions of Keokuk and Washington counties in Iowa.   

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