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Tracking Storm System Across the Central U.S.

A storm system will continue to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms as it progresses eastward across the central U.S. into the Northeast through the weekend. There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

Overview

A line of fast-moving thunderstorms initially developing along the CO...KS state line Tuesday evening, shifted eastward through western and central KS during the evening to overnight hour. Several small tornadoes developed along the leading edge of this line with the initial tornado starting near Sublette. The final tornado occurred near Trousdale shortly after midnight. Survey results indicated EF1 strength circulations existed with most tornadic damage.
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