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Tracking Storm System Across the Central U.S.

A storm system will slowly continue to press across the central U.S. Friday and Saturday with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Slight risks for severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall have been issued Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

Overview

On July 17, 2019, a series of thunderstorms developed within an environment favorable for tornadoes across northeast Minnesota, with a number of storms right along and north of the International Border. These storms produced heavy rain, hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes.

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A map depicting all of the warnings issued on the night of July 17, 2019.
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