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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

An active pattern set up across South Dakota from August 9th-11th, in which round after round of severe storms and heavy rain developed and moved east. The last round in this series developed in a very moisture-laden environment across eastern South Dakota on Thursday evening, August 11th, and produced very heavy rainfall primarily across Clark, Codington, Hamlin, and Deuel counties. Flooding resulted, with Watertown, SD being among the hardest hit.

 

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