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Excessive Heat for the East; Excessive Rainfall for the Southwest; Severe Weather for the Center of the Nation

Extreme HeatRisk impacts will expand from the Midwest into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. This level of HeatRisk is known for being rare and/or long duration with little to no overnight relief, and affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Severe weather potential continues from the Great Lakes to the Central Plains today. Heavy rainfall for Southwest on Tuesday. Read More >

Overview

A weak tornado formed just west of the city of Kewaunee shortly after 10 am on August 20, 2016. In addition, straight-line winds of 51 mph were measured at the Kewaunee lake shore. 

This is preliminary information. Additional assessments are ongoing.

 

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A boat that was dry-docked was toppled over by the strong winds.
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