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Severe Thunderstorms in West Texas; Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast U.S.

Scattered strong to severe storms capable of sporadic large hail and severe winds are expected this afternoon and evening across portions of western Texas. Widespread showers and thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding across the Ozarks today and the Southeast into next week. Read More >

The tenth and final tornado of the day (in the Northern Indiana weather office's area of responsibility) was born at 7:35 p.m. EDT (6:35 p.m. EST) over extreme eastern Van Wert County near Delphos.  It moved northeast for 32 miles across Putnam County, sweeping through the county seat of Ottawa.  Though most of the damage was relatively minor, there was some evidence of F3 strength winds.  The path was up to 3/4 of a mile wide.

Our thanks to weather spotter Jim Hayden for sending us these photos.

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