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Localized Flooding Possible in the Northwest, Kansas, and Florida

Severe thunderstorms are possible in portions of the central and southern Plains, and there is a continued flood threat across Kansas. In the Pacific Northwest and northern California, thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding near burn scars and sensitive terrain and may cause fire ignitions in dry areas. Showers and heavy rain will persist in the Florida Peninsula through midweek. Read More >

Overview

A an extended period of showers and thunderstorms affected the area from Tuesday morning into Friday morning of this week.  While there were periods that were dry during this time, those that were not had intense heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaging wind and large hail.  A hot an humid air mass provided the energy needed for thunderstorms, and weak upper level systems were the catalyst for thunderstorm development.  Seventeen severe thunderstorm warnings were issued along with seven flash flood warnings.


 

 

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