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Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Dec 28, 2025 at 11:58:47 pm CST

A strong cold front that moved through the region Sunday has brought sharply colder temperatures. Wind chill values Monday morning will be in the teens for most areas, with single digits across northern areas. Dress in layers if you must be outside and make sure to prepare outdoor pets and animals for the cold!
Temperatures have gone from record warmth to late December cold Sunday, with Monday expected to be very cold across the area. These unseasonably cold temperatures will begin a gradual warm up on Tuesday, and return to seasonably cool levels mid week through the weekend.
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