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Midwest Freezing Rain Forecast

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Freezing rain, causing light amounts of glaze ice, is forecast to begin Friday evening in the areas indicated above. These amounts will be sufficient to cause significant travel issues on untreated roads.  A winter weather advisory has been issued.  I will update again tomorrow. 

7:15pm Sunday Update on Freezing Rain and Flood Risk

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Updated Forecast HERE Heavy Rain and Flooding Forecast Let's begin with the threat of limited flooding in the South. The blue, hatched area is where "limited" flooding could occur later this week as a result of heavy rains in the region. The area enclosed by the dotted line is where some isolated flooding could occur.  The orange area is where 5-7" inches of rain is forecast to fall this week. Freezing Rain Forecast Now until 11pm: Serious icing expected in the red oval between now and at least 11pm CST.. Below is the freezing rain forecast from now until noon Monday. There will be areas that receive freezing rain tonight that will change to ordinary liquid rain as temperatures rise Monday.  Forecast freezing rain amounts noon today to noon Monday  Darker purple indicates greater accumulations of freezing rain.   Total freezing rain through noon Tuesday. Light rain or drizzle will occur in a wider area Monday night and Tuesday morning. As to power outages for the ne...