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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Central Appalachians; Severe Weather in the Mid-South; Hot Weather in Southern California

Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to flooding today over southwest Pennsylvania into northern West Virginia, and western Maryland. Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in the Mid-South and across Eastern North Carolina. An extended period of hot weather is forecast for parts of coastal southern California including Los Angeles from today through Thursday. Read More >

Overview

During the early morning hours of July 10, 2022, severe thunderstorms produced intense straight-line winds causing significant damage across Billings and Golden Valley Counties. The area from Beach to Fairfield was particularly hit hard. Wind speeds near Fairfield were estimated to be around 120 mph! Damaging winds also hit Velva, where extensive tree damage was reported.

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Damage near Fairfield. Image courtesy Billings County Emergency Management
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