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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 near Tionesta to north of Marienville, crossing the Allegheny River.  Seven people were injured and over 700 structures were damaged or destroyed.  Patterns of trees downed by the tornado showed the fan-like shape of a microburst next to the tornado track.
Source: NCDC Storm Data: May 1985; Volume 27, Number 5


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