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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across central and eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin. A few tornadoes, isolated very large hail, and damaging winds may occur. An upper level low will help trigger scattered thunderstorms over portions of central and southern California today along with a few inches of snow in the central Sierra Nevadas. 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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