Dangerous Heat Continues in the East; Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the Southwest, Plains, and Upper Midwest

Prolonged and intense heat wave continues into Friday with relief expected by this weekend. The most significant cumulative heat impacts are anticipated across the Mid-Atlantic through Thursday and eastern Ohio Valley through Friday. Thunderstorms and heavy rain will continue to bring a flash flood threat over portions of the central Plains, Midwest, northern Great Lakes, and the Southwest. Read More >

A weak tornado occurred in southeast Brown County, about 8 miles southeast of Green Bay, during the afternoon of June 15. The brief touchdown occurred at about 3:10 pm just east of Highway G (Dickinson Road) near Glenmore. A swing set was toppled and a metal shed was moved by the weak twister.

Still image from video shot by Dan Unright.

Below is a radar image about the time of the tornado. Very weak rotation was indicated in what was otherwise a heavy rain-producing thunderstorm.

Radar reflectivity (left) and velocity at 3:10 PM. Click image for larger view.

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Dangerous Heat Continues in the East; Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the Southwest, Plains, and Upper Midwest

Tornado Hits Brown County on June 15