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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

Multiple rounds of storms moved across the western Great Lakes on Tuesday, May 21st. During the morning and early afternoon hours, non-severe storms produced heavy rainfall and frequent lightning, along with brief gusty winds associated with a wake low.

By mid-afternoon there was a lull in precipitation across much of the area, that helped the atmosphere recover and reenergize ahead of a fast-moving line of severe storms moving across Iowa and southwestern Wisconsin.

A line of severe storms moved into central Wisconsin around 7pm. The storms produced widespread wind damage and a few tornadoes as they marched east/northeast across much of northeast Wisconsin. There were many reports of tree damage and power outages, with some structures damaged as well.

This page will continue to be updated as we collect more information in the coming days.

 

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