Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms, with a significant wind threat, will continue through tonight across the northern Plains. Wind gusts of 60 to 100 mph are possible. Heavy rainfall will continue through tonight from Oklahoma into Missouri, and in the Tennessee Valley through Monday. Critical fire weather conditions continue in the Southwest through Tuesday. Read More >

A damage survey by the National Weather Service, along with radar data, concludes that a wet microburst caused wind damage 2 miles southwest of New Glarus. A number of trees were either uprooted or snapped off, and there was damage to a residence which included a playset and a large statue. This damage occured along County Road N from County Road H down to Meadow Valley Road. All damage was consistent with straight line winds.

The Weather Service is also investigating a report of a tornado 2 miles southwest of Monticello. A trained spotter reported the tornado which occurred in the middle of a field and quickly dissipated. The preliminary rating of this tornado is EF 0 with a path length of 0.25 miles.

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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Storm Damage Survey from May 26, 2015