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Heavy Rain Continues in Florida; Cold Front Brings Thunderstorms and Showers to Central US

Scattered areas of heavy rain continue to produce isolated flash flooding across the Florida peninsula. Anomalous moisture will combine with a cold front and will bring heavy rain and scattered flash flooding across the Mid-South, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today and Tuesday. Above average temperatures will continue to be found ahead of the cold front from the Midwest to the Northeast. Read More >

Temperatures will remain mild through the start of the next work week. Dry and breezy conditions on Sunday will result in an elevated fire danger. A system will pass through the area Monday and Tuesday, bringing chances for precipitation (20-40% chance) and cooler temperatures.
New drought monitor released today shows conditions continue to worsen across the region, with over 34% of eastern IA, northwest IL, and northeast MO now in a moderate or severe drought.