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Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

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 >

Overview

Early on April 11, 2020 a spring storm moved from southwestern Canada into the northern plains. Rain initially developed ahead of the system early Saturday morning. A cold front moved from northeast to southwest across the area Saturday, changing the rain to snow. Moderate to heavy snow fell Saturday night across the region, with 1-inch per hour snowfall rates at times. The snow tapered off quickly Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2020.

2S Lead, SD courtesy Bill H.
2S Lead, SD
Courtesy Bill H.
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