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Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain through the Weekend

The prolonged and intense heat wave continues today for portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, with relief expected by this weekend. There will be daily chances for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today through Sunday. Read More >

Overview

A cluster of severe thunderstorms dropped southeast out of North Dakota and across northeastern Brown and western Day Counties, producing large hail and winds of 80-90 mph during the late evening of August 1, 2016. The combination of the hail and winds led to significant damage to trees, crops, and buildings in and around Andover. The following pictures come from an NWS Storm Survey of the damage during the morning and early afternoon of August 2, 2016.

Storm reports across Brown and Day Counties during the late evening hours on August 1, 2016
Storm reports across Brown and Day Counties during the late evening hours on August 1, 2016
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