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Tracking Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Southern U.S.; Winter Storm to Impact the Northern U.S.

A storm system will shift from eastern Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley Monday with additional threats of severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall which may bring flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect. In the northern U.S., a storm will bring heavy snow and gusty winds over parts of the northern Rockies, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest Monday into Wednesday. Read More >

 

 

Skywarn Recognition Day runs from 6 pm Friday evening, December 3, until 6 pm Saturday evening, December 4, and celebrates the contributions Skywarn volunteers make to the NWS mission of the protection of life and property.  More information can be found on the Skywarn Recognition Day Webpage and in the Skywarn Recognition Day Facebook Group.  

NWS Chicago would like to extend a thank you to all who provide reports of rain, snow, wind, storms, tornadoes and the impacts they bring.  This information is critical in keeping our community Weather Ready!  You can find more information spotting in our area on our storm spotter website.