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Severe Weather and Flash Flooding From the Upper Midwest to Mid-Atlantic; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected tonight across parts of the Upper Midwest to western Great Lakes. Additional severe storms will also be possible in parts of the northern Plains, central Appalachians, and Mid-Atlantic. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Overview

A strong low pressure system brought a spring snowstorm to the region on Friday, April 13, 2018. Precipitation began as rain, and even a few thunderstorms were reported. Then as cold air filtered into the area, rain changed to snow. Heavy snow was reported across much of western and south central SD, and strong northerly winds resulted in blizzard conditions from blowing snow.

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