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Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Overview

A strong storm system moved across the area Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. This system produced severe thunderstorms and high winds across northeast Colorado, with snow across the mountains, valley areas and higher foothills. On the plains, 1 to 2 inches of rain fell. A severe thunderstorm shortly after midnight, known as a macroburst, moved south to north across Washington, Logan, Phillips and Sedgwick counties. The macroburst clocked winds over 100 mph, and broke and uprooted trees and damaged buildings.

Akron Colorado courthouse wind damage with bent flagpole
Akron CO Courthouse June 9 2020
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