Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic and Dangerous Heat in the West on Friday

Severe thunderstorms will bring a threat of damaging winds, large hail, and a couple of tornadoes to portions of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic on Friday, and heavy rain may lead to instances of flash flooding from eastern Kentucky to southern New York. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will develop in the West, with potentially record-breaking temperatures. Read More >

Current Hazards
Current Conditions
Radar
Forecasts
Rivers and Lakes
- National Water Prediction Service (NWPS)
Climate and Past Weather
Local Programs

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).

Storm Pictures


Photos courtesy of Jim Lee.

DVN RSS Feed

Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic and Dangerous Heat in the West on Friday

May 18, 1997 Severe Storms

Storm Pictures