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Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

May 17, 2011 Severe Weather

 

Storm Survey Results: - Click on the location in the table for more information!

 

 

Location Start/
End Time
Event Type Path Length Path Width
Frederick County
Wolfsville
May 17
5:35 pm-
5:39 pm
EF-0 Tornado
75 mph
1.1 mi 50 yds
Washington County
Maugansville
May 17
8:10 pm-
8:15 pm
EF-1 Tornado
90 to 100 mph
2.1 mi 200 yds




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