Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

FEBRUARY 21 2008 SEVERE WEATHER

Overview

A very busy month for severe weather continued across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana as severe thunderstorms impacted the region again on February 21st. One long-track supercell developed near Sabine Pass, TX and moved northeastward across Cameron, Calcasieu, Jeff Davis, Allen, Evangeline, St. Landry, and Avoyelles Parishes for several hours. 4 tornadoes, several funnel clouds, large hail, and flooding were all produced by this single thunderstorm. Other severe thunderstorms dropped large hail and brought damaging winds to parts of the area as well.

Local Storm Reports

Experimental Graphical Local Storm Reports for February 21 2008
SPC Storm Reports for February 21 2008
List of all Local Storm Reports for February 21 2008
February 21 2008 Google Earth KML data file