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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect. Heat will continue to impact the West today. Heat advisories are in effect for portions of the Intermountain West; and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for portions of Arizona and southeast California. Read More >

Overview


On June 11 and 12, 2021, scattered thunderstorms developed across northern Illinois leading to pockets of damaging winds, hail, and torrential rainfall. The worst severe weather struck Lindenwood on June 11 and Buckley on June 12 where in both locations, significant wind gusts in excess of 70 mph snapped trees and wind-driven hail pelted buildings. Finally, while some areas saw much-needed rainfall that amounted to over 1-2 inches, many others remained completely dry. Click through the tabs below for more information about the severe weather on June 11th and 12th, along with the two-day rainfall amounts..

 

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