Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >
Monthly Climate Summary - August 2013National Weather Service, Springfield, MO |
Monthly Climate OverviewDespite a lack of rainfall for the second half of August and typically normal to above normal temperatures, the month will be categorized as below normal temperatures and above to much above normal precipitation. This stems from the tremendous amount of rainfall received across the area during the first half of the month. This resulted in serious and historic flooding in parts of the Ozarks. Extreme heavy rainfall and flash flooding August 3rd - August 10th 2013
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