Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

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August 14, 2002
Counties: Jefferson IN
F-scale: F1
Deaths:
Injuries:
Path width: 125 yards
Path length: 4 miles
Time: 12:52pm
Noted discrepancies: SPC lists a path width of 40 yards, NCDC lists 123 yards, Storm Data says 125 yards.
Notes: Storm Data takes this tornado from 1/10 of a mile southwest of Deputy to 3.9 miles northeast of Deputy.

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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Tornadoes of August 14, 2002