Tropical Storm Edouard Along the Gulf Coast; Heat Expands Eastward

Tropical Storm Edouard off the central Gulf Coast will bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rainfall to portions of Upper Texas and southwestern Louisiana coasts Tuesday into Wednesday. Storm Surge Watches and Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will continue to expand from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic this week. Read More >

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An outbreak of severe thunderstorms occurred on May 18th, 1997 across our County Warning Area (CWA). Large hail up to 4.5" in diameter was reported with numerous reports of 1.75" inch hail. Some brief tornadoes also occurred. Below, you will see the satellite picture and a surface analysis overlaid at about the time a tornado was reported. We also had a Tornado Vortex Signature (TVS).

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Photos courtesy of Jim Lee.

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Tropical Storm Edouard Along the Gulf Coast; Heat Expands Eastward

May 18, 1997 Severe Storms

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