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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

September 16, 2010
Severe Weather


A cold front and associated strong upper level disturbance triggered severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of September 16, 2010. The storms initiated in central Ohio during the mid afternoon, and moved toward southeast Ohio by late afternoon. Reports of large hail, strong winds and tornadoes were received.

Damage assessment surveys were conducted by NWS Wilmington staff members at four locations. Click the links below to see maps and read specifics for each survey location.