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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Lawrence County, AL Damage Pictures on the Ground
Some aerial pictures of damage in the Bankhead Forest area.(Courtesy of Lawrence County archives) Some aerial pictures of damage in the Bankhead Forest
 (Courtesy of Lawrence County archives)
 

 

NASA ERTS-1 (Earth Resources Technology Satellite) Image. You can actually see the tornado tracks in this satellite imagery which are indicated by the arrows.