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Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. 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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