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Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.

Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. 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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