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Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Thursday

Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Thursday night across Oklahoma and north Texas, with risks for both large hail and flash flooding. Strong winds may accompany any storms from east Texas northeast through the lower Great Lakes. 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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