Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Dry and windy conditions, and some dry thunderstorms and lightning, may support hazardous fire activity in the northern Plains, high southern Plains and the Southwest this weekend. An active severe weather pattern is forecast for portions of the central and southern High Plains into the Upper Midwest through early the part of next week. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. Read More >

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The powerful effects of lightning can be seen in the photos below of a residence in Miami County over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. On average, lightning kills 73 people each year in the United States. Are you familiar with lightning safety rules?

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Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Lightning damage