Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

A tornado moved from two miles south of Saegertown to four miles east-northeast of Centreville. Two people died in Centreville. (Note: Although the two tornadoes are listed as one event in NCDC StormData, post-event surveys found that there were two separate tornado tracks)

Source: NCDC Storm Data: May 1985; Volume 27, Number 5

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