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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across central and eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin. A few tornadoes, isolated very large hail, and damaging winds may occur. An upper level low will help trigger scattered thunderstorms over portions of central and southern California today along with a few inches of snow in the central Sierra Nevadas. 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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