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Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. 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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