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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

A slow moving winter storm system spread light to moderate snow across the region from late Saturday evening (2/16) into the evening hours of Sunday (2/17). Snowfall totals of 2 to 6 inches fell across much of the forecast area, with the higher amounts occurring further west in west central and central Iowa where 6-9 inches of snow fell.  Snowfall totals between a half inch and 2 inches were reported over portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa, and west central Illinois. Snow-covered and slick roads were common, with minor blowing and drifting snow is some open or rural areas.

 

Official NWS Obs:

Moline: 5.2"

Davenport: 5.1"

Dubuque: 6.5"

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Regional 48-hr Snowfall
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