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Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Overview

A thunderstorm developed near the junction of Keith, Perkins, and Lincoln Counties late Thursday afternoon. The storm intensified into a supercell as it tracked southeast through western Lincoln County and into Hayes County. Multiple reports of large hail were received, as well as widespread wind damage in and near Hayes Center, Hamlet, and Palisade. Three tornadoes were also confirmed... two via NWS storm survey and one using radar and video verification.
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