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Extreme Heat in the Central US Expands to the Southeast; Severe Weather & Flash Flooding Threats in the Plains & Upper Midwest Tonight.

Dangerous heat continues across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Heavy rains, flooding, & severe weather are possible across the Plains & Upper Midwest to the upper Great Lakes tonight, with the heavy rain and flooding threat continuing through Friday. Tropical Depression 12W brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Saturday. Read More >

Overview

A powerful storm system crossed the lower Ohio Valley the evening of Tuesday February 28 and the early morning hours Wednesday March 1. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms brought large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

Event summaries from neighboring NWS offices:

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Timeline of March 1st, 2017 Tornadoes
 
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Scott County, KY (Credit: John Gordon, NWS Louisville) Dubois County, Indiana (Credit: Joe Sullivan, NWS Louisville) Warren County, KY (Credit: Nick Williams, Twitter)
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