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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Overview

Severe thunderstorms tracked through southern Wisconsin late Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Conditions were favorable for rotating storms, so a tornado watch was in place. Several storms produced straight-line wind damage, with two tornadoes confirmed in Green County and one more in Rock County. Very heavy rain impacted many areas, with flash flooding closing several roads in Lafayette County.

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