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Heavy Rainfall Across the Southwest, Mid-Atlantic and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northwest and Alaska

Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia today. Recently burned areas will be particularly vulnerable to flash flooding. Gusty winds and low humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to parts of the Northwest U.S. and central Alaska today. Read More >

Overview

On the afternoon of May 28, 2011, scattered thunderstorms developed across parts of the Northland, particularly northeast Minnesota. Some of these storms became severe. There were two storms in particular that were strongest. One tracked from near Brimson to near Silver Bay and the other tracked from 4 miles south of McGrath to the Twin Ports.

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The Brimson to Silver Bay storm approaching Silver Bay at 3:11 PM. The McGrath to the Twin Ports storm 50 dBZ volume cross section at 5:34pm showing the tilt of the storm.
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