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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Overview

Low pressure tracked across northern Missouri Dec. 28th and produced 2 to 5 inches of heavy, wet snow across parts of the area; especially along and north of I-80.  Temperatures warmed into the mid 30s to low 40s by late afternoon, with the precipitation becoming rain and drizzle and the snow beginning to melt and compact.  This was the first real snowfall event of the 2021-2022 snow season; with numerous car accidents being reported. 

  • Moline: 3.2"
  • Davenport: 3.6"
  • Dubuque: 4.5"
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IA DOT - I-380 near Cedar Rapids
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