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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Weather History - April 21st

Local and Regional Events:

April 21st, 2007:

Heavy rains of 2 to 2.50 inches caused flash flooding in and around Watertown. Many streets and several roads outside of town were flooded. During the evening, a warm front extending across the region was the focus for heavy rain and severe weather across far northeast South Dakota. Hail up to the size of quarters, along with heavy rains of over 2 inches, caused some flooding, mainly in Codington and Hamlin counties.