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Storm Surge Flooding Continues in the Outer Banks; Dangerous Heat in the West

Storm surge flooding will continue through tonight in the Outer Banks in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin continues to move away from the U.S. Wind gusts up to tropical storm force are possible along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts through Friday. A dangerous, record heat wave will continue across the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday. Read More >

Overview

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed and tracked across the region Wednesday afternoon and evening, as an area of low pressure moved over Iowa. Numerous storms brought torrential rain, lightning, damaging winds, and flash flooding. Rainfall totals over 2 inches was common and all falling within 6 hours.  Street flooding and excessive water was reported in the Quad Cities with several vehicles stranded on roads. 

 

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