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Heat Wave Across the Central and Southeast US; Flash Flood Threats in the North-Central US, Southeast, and Guam

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Heavy rains, flash flooding & severe weather are possible across the middle Missouri River Valley and Upper Midwest to the upper Great Lakes. Heavy rains and flash flooding are also possible across portions of the Southeast. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Saturday. Read More >

The first three photos show a rain shaft.  It's easy to see how it could be mistaken for a tornado!  Click on an image for a larger version.   All photos courtesy Gary Fritz.

 

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This radar image shows three distinct super cell thunderstorms moving across Dubois County.  The two southern storms would go on to merge over Schnellville, and produce the EF4 tornado that tore through Henryville.

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