Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

The National Weather Service in Columbia confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in Evans, Georgia on March 3rd, 2019.

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Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted and snapped along the path of tornado. Extensive damage occurred to a home along Magnolia Lane. This included roof damage, damage to windows, a garage door and two vehicles. As the tornado continued northeast it produced damage in the Summerhill Neighborhood. Significant damage occurred to a wooden fence and a small shed. One home loss a significant amount of siding to one side and other homes had damage to shingled roofs and fascia board. Additionally, two ac compressor units were damaged and overturned. The tornado then crossed William Few Parkway and produced extensive tree damage in the Knob Hill Neighborhood, especially near the playground.

Statistics Summary of the EF-2 Tornado in Evans, GA on March 3rd, 2019

Location	Estimated Start Time	Maximum EF-Scale Rating	Estimated Maximum Wind Speed	Maximum Path Width	Path Length	Fatalities	Injuries
Evans, GA	5:44 PM	EF2	120 MPH	100 yards	1.52 miles	0	0

*This information is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.

Photos from across the Region (click for a larger image)
Aerial view of downed trees	Aerial View of Gas Station Damage	Aerial View of Tree Damage.