Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

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Weather History - May 20th

May 20th, 1965:

A tornado hit north of Frederick. On one farm, a barn and all outbuildings were destroyed, and windows exploded outward at the house. The tornado was estimated to have been on the ground for about 5 miles.

May 20th, 1974:

Softball-sized hail fell in Kennebec, Lyman County, breaking many windows in schools and other buildings.

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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

This Day in Weather History: May 20th