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Additional Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Central Texas; Tropical Storm Chantal to Impact the Coastal Carolinas

Heavy rainfall and flooding concerns remain for today across Central Texas and the Hill Country, with scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Tropical Storm Chantal has formed and will bring heavy rainfall and flooding concerns to portions of the coastal Carolinas. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected from the Southeast to Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

Overview

Thunderstorms developed in arced bands during the warmth of the afternoon ahead of a strong low in the upper levels of the atmosphere. Several storms attained severe intensity, primarily over western Kentucky. The primary severe weather hazard was damaging winds, however there was a "landspout" tornado in southeast Missouri. A "landspout" tornado refers to a tornado spawned by a non-supercell thunderstorm. It usually occurs during the intense updraft stage of a developing shower or thunderstorm. It is typically not as long-lived or as strong as a supercell tornado, but it can be very impressive-looking.
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