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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains Tonight; Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Along the East Coast of Florida

Severe thunderstorms with the potential for strong, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are expected through tonight across the central and southern Plains. Heavy rainfall may accompany these thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall will continue through tonight along the east coast of Florida and flooding will continue through Tuesday morning. Read More >

 

 

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What We Need to Know

  • Type of report: What are you reporting
  • Time of event:  When did it occur? Now, or earlier?
  • Location of event: Where did it occur?
  • How? Measured vs. estimated?
  • Magnitude? Damage, injuries, etc.

What to Report (Our Wishlist)

  • Tornadoes, or signs one may be developing (funnel clouds, strongly rotating wall clouds, etc.)
  • Flash Flooding: rapidly rising water into areas that do not typically flood
  • Hail: larger than 3/4 inch in diameter (penny-sized or larger)
  • Damaging Winds: damage caused by thunderstorm winds or measured winds of 50 mph or greater