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Flash Flooding Likely into Tonight for Portions of Kansas and Missouri; Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Tropical Storm Krosa Forms Near the Marianas.

Flash flooding likely in northeast Kansas & Missouri into tonight. Widespread extreme heat will develop and persist across much of the Southeast this weekend & next week. Tropical Storm Krosa has formed and will continue to cause heavy rain across Guam & the CNMI through Saturday. Severe storms with flooding rains expected into tonight for portions of the Midwest. Read More >

Overview

A powerful storm system brought widespread and locally heavy rain to the area, along with damaging gradient and thunderstorm winds throughout the day on Saturday January 11, 2020. At one point on Saturday afternoon, there were more than 43000 power outages across the region. Widespread 40-60 MPH winds occurred across the region in and outside of storms, and through several waves during the day. This page is under construction, so check back periodically as content is added. 

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Straight-line wind damage at White Hall just northwest of Richmond, KY

 

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Widespread 40-60 MPH winds occurred across the region in and outside of storms and through several waves during the day. A damaged barn roof in Madison County A collapsed barn in Madison County A moblle home was overturned by 80 mph winds in eastern Madison County. 3 minor injuries occurred.