Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Information Concerning the Spencer, SD Tornado

Official NWS Statements, Reports, and Images:

Service Assessment Report: Spencer, South Dakota, Tornado, May 30, 1998.
Radar Images and Site Survey Pictures
Public Information Statement, June 3, 1998: The Spencer, South Dakota Tornado has been Officially Classified.
Public Information Statement, May 31, 1998: Preliminary Report for the Spencer South Dakota Tornado.

Input within the Meteorological Community:

Please note: Interpretation of meteorological data will vary among individual researchers. The provided links are to early research distributed shortly after the Spencer Tornado. Information contained through the provided links (for example, timing, storm intensities, cause) should be considered preliminary until the meteorological community as a whole has more time to review the data and reach a consensus on the different meteorological aspects of this particular storm.