Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

A tornado moved from five miles south of Sheffield, through Kane and into Elk State Park. There were 45 buildings damaged or destroyed. Forest devastation was so complete near the path’s center that every tree was either uprooted or snapped off at the base. Many ended up defoliated and/or debarked.
Source: NCDC Storm Data: May 1985; Volume 27, Number 5