Weather Underground midday recap for Thursday,September 5,2013.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed over the Pacific Northwest
and Northern Rockies on Thursday, while areas of showers persisted for
the Southeast. A low pressure system moved over the Pacific Northwest
and pulled abundant moisture in from the Pacific Ocean. This created a
warm front that triggered scattered showers and thunderstorms across
Oregon and Washington, which moved eastward over Idaho and into western
Montana. There was a slight chance that these storms would turn severe
with strong winds and hail, but severe storms have not yet developed.
Heaviest rainfall for the region was reported at Spokane, Washington
with a midday total of 0.83 inches of rain. This system brought
increased flooding risks to the region. Fire risk also increased for the
region due to increased lightning associated with thunderstorm
activity.
To the east, a trough of low pressure moved over the Central Plains and
towards the Midwest. This system allowed for a few scattered showers and
thunderstorms to develop across South Dakota, Nebraska, and into Iowa.
Severe storms were not likely with this system. Meanwhile in the South, a
stationary front lingered over the Southeast and kicked up more showers
and thunderstorms from the Carolinas through eastern and southern
Texas. Heavy rainfall and strong storms did not develop across these
areas.
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