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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Potential for the Plains; Coastal Low Across the mid-Atlantic

An upper trough and frontal boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms across portions of the Plains through early Monday; A few severe thunderstorms along with heavy rainfall are expected. Meanwhile, low pressure off the Southeast Coast will bring inclement weather across the mid-Atlantic coast through Monday. This system is forecast to meander off the coast then track inland early this week. Read More >

Overview

  • During the afternoon of Sunday, March 26, numerous thunderstorms developed across parts of northern Illinois, eventually tracking into northwest Indiana.

  • Some of these storms became severe, particularly those that tracked eastward along a stationary frontal boundary located near the I-80 corridor. 

  • Most of the storm reports received were for hail with numerous reports of hail to the size of peas to nickels. In some instances, hail fell heavily enough to cover the ground. The largest reported hailstones were the size of half dollars (1.25" in diameter). 

  • Thank you to all who provided real-time storm reports and information!
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