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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Threats

A stationary frontal boundary will focus heavy rainfall and isolated severe thunderstorms across central and south Florida Peninsula through Tuesday. Meanwhile, a slow moving frontal boundary will move across the center of the nation with threats of heavy rainfall, severe weather and gusty winds from the Four-Corners region into the upper Midwest through Tuesday evening. Read More >

Overview

On Saturday, August 19th, a severe thunderstorm rolled into Loup County, Nebraska and underwent rapid intensification. 4 separate tornado tracks were found and there were several areas of straight line wind damage.

View of the Wall Cloud(s)
This picture was taken by Ann Wurst from her home just east of the storm. This photo was taken around 8:15 pm on August 19th 
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