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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. 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.