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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall through This Weekend

A multi-day thunderstorm and heavy rain event will impact the south-central U.S. this Memorial Day weekend. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, severe gusts, and a possible tornado or two across portions of the central and southern Plains through Monday. The threat for heavy to excessive rainfall and possible flash flooding will return to the south-central U.S., especially in the Ozarks. Read More >

Overview

Intense low pressure developed and moved across the Great Lakes during the daylight hours of the 24th. The intense pressure gradient allowed for frequent wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph or greater for much of Feb 24th daytime and evening hours. This lead to numerous instances of tree and power line damage, and several power outages.
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