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Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

May 30, 2009
Wilmington & Bethel Tornadoes


The National Weather Service has confirmed tornado touchdowns in Wilmington (Clinton County) and Bethel (Clermont County).

The full text of the public information statement is on the radar page.

In addition to the three tornadoes detailed below, numerous reports of large hail (1" in diameter or bigger) and funnel clouds were received.