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 >

May 2, 1948
Counties: Clinton (to Wayne)
F-scale: F4
Deaths: 5
Injuries: 60
Path width: 300 yards
Path length: 10 miles
Time: 7:00pm
Grazulis narrative: Moved east-northeast, leveling homes near Alpha, Sumter, and Copper. Three people were killed in a home near Alpha and two in a home near Sumter. Most of the injuries were in a church that was torn apart and collapsed during evening services.

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

Tornadoes of May 2, 1948