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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the South Central U.S.; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the North Central U.S.; Severe Space Weather

Scattered severe thunderstorms may bring large hail and isolated damaging winds this weekend over parts of the south central U.S. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will bring air quality issues to parts of the north central U.S. this weekend. Moderate to Severe geomagnetic storm conditions will remain possible into early Monday following a strong coronal mass ejection from the sun. Read More >

Overview

Thunderstorms moved over Bureau County, Illinois during the late afternoon/early evening hours of May 28, 2020. The city of DePue, IL saw approximately 3.00” of rain in 50 minutes which caused high impact flash flooding.

 

Radar interrogation showed the heaviest rains began approximately 4:40 pm and continued through 5:30 pm, with lighter rain continuing beyond 5:30 pm. Public reports indicate that flash flooding began in the city at approximately 5:30pm and by 7:30pm the water had receded. 

 

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