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Bering Sea Storms in Alaska; Heavy Rain in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley

A series of Bering Sea storms continues to impact western Alaska this week, with elevated water levels, isolated coastal flooding, high surf, erosion, and strong winds. Tropical moisture will bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms to Hawaii through early Thursday. A few severe thunderstorms are possible over the Upper Mississippi Valley today with some tornado potential. Read More >

Overview

Thunderstorms developed across northeast Colorado Saturday afternoon, September 17, 2016. As the storms moved east, they produced reports of hail, severe winds to 66 mph, and a few tornadoes. At least 3 landspout tornadoes were observed near the Colorado border. The first two occurred around Cheyenne Wells, Colorado in Cheyenne County Colorado. The third tornado occurred south of Weskan in Wallace County, Kansas.

 

 

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