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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

Widespread thunderstorms developed south of a line from Fairfield Iowa to Sterling Rock Falls Friday afternoon and evening.  These storms moved eastward across the area throughout the evening and overnight hours.  These storms produced heavy rainfall, flashing flooding, and hail up to the size of golf balls.

Rain reports south of this line ranged from 1 to 6 inches, with the heaviest rains falling in from Clark County northeastward into Hancock Counties and from Henry County Illinois eastward into Bureau and Putnam Counties.

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WPC Surface Fronts / Pressure 1 pm 9/27
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