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Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

June 8, 1963
Counties:  Taylor
F-scale:  F1
Deaths:
Injuries:
Path width:  20 yards
Path length:  1/3 of a mile
Time:  1:00pm
Noted discrepancies:  SPC gives a path width of 10 yards and a path length of 1/10 of a mile...NCDC gives nothing for either.   Storm Data gives a path length of 500 yards and a width of 20 yards.
Notes:  Storm Data says this tornado hit Palestine.