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Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. 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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