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Wet and stormy conditions will continue for the Southeast, while a cold front kicks up scattered showers and thunderstorms from the Great Lakes through the Southern Plains on Monday. An area of low pressure over the Gulf Coast will slowly start to advance northeastward and into the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. Warm and humid air from the Gulf of Mexico will kick up scattered showers and thunderstorms over these areas throughout the day, while rainfall totals will be significantly lower than the last few days across the Gulf Coast. Flooding will remain of concern due to the already soaked soil. However, some of these thunderstorms may turn severe over the Eastern Valleys with areas of strong winds and large hail. Expect rainfall totals to range from 1 to 2 inches, with more likely in areas of severe weather development.
In the North, a cold front over the Upper Midwest continues advancing eastward and stretches from the Great Lakes, over the Midwest and Mid-Mississippi River Valley, and extends into the Southern Plains. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are anticipated along this frontal boundary, but there is a slight chance that these storms will turn severe over Oklahoma and Texas, as additional moisture and energy are pulled in from the Gulf of Mexico. The main concern from these storms is large hail and strong, damaging winds.
Behind this activity, high fire danger remains a major threat across the Great Basin, Central Rockies, and Southwestern U.S. Hot, dry and windy conditions will continue due to the cold front passing through the Plains and high pressure building in the Southwest.
SUNDAY'S WEATHER EXTREMES:
HIGHEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F)...........111 Vernon, Texas
HIGHEST HEAT INDEX (DEGREES F)....116 Tampa Macdill AFB, Fla.
LOWEST TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F).....15 Charleston, Nev.
LOWEST WIND CHILL (DEGREES F)...........................9 Ely, Nev.
HIGHEST WIND GUST (MPH).................................59 Olivia, Minn.
HIGHEST PRECIPITATION (INCHES)................4.41 Augusta, Ga.
ON THIS DATE:
On this date in 1977, a thermometer in Los Angeles recorded a high temperature of 112 degrees, high enough to set the all-time high temperature. However, temperatures weren't officially recorded until 20 days later.
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