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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

Moisture will continue to move into areas of the West. This will increase showers and thunderstorms coverage and intensity, with the risk of flash flooding and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, heat across the Southwest will expand into the center of the nation this weekend into early next week. Trends favor this heat will spread across the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic next week. Read More >

Overview

Two rounds of severe thunderstorms moved through the Ohio Valley on the afternoon and early evening of May 31. Widespread wind damage occurred across the area, and a few locations also saw heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

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Flash Flooding in Perryville. Photo Courtesy Perryville Fire Dept.
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