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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

April 5, 2010
Severe Weather

A warm front lifted north across the Ohio Valley during the evening of April 5. The warm front interacted with an unstable atmosphere to produce numerous thunderstorms. Several reports of large hail were received, some up to 2 inches in diameter. In addition, several reports of damaging winds were received across the Miami Valley, including a gas station canopy which was blown over in Eaton.