Snow Across the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast; Unsettled Weather in the West

Light to moderate snow will continue into Saturday over the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast. This weekend into next week, a series of atmospheric rivers will bring gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Colder temperatures are in store for the weekend from the Great Lakes to East Coast. Read More >

Oct 18, 2007 Severe Weather Event

A significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes occurred on the afternoon and night of Oct 18, 2007, with severe weather reported from the Guf Coast northward to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In the local area, the majority of the severe weather was confined to areas along and southeast of I-55...with reports of up to golf ball size hail in Joliet and one brief tornado touchdown in Benton County Indiana.

There were several tornadoes that occurred in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. These tornadoes were responsible for several fatalities and many injuries as they destroyed many homes and businesses across the region. More detailed information on the tornadoes, including pictures of the damage and track maps of the tornadoes can be found on the various National Weather Service webpages.

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