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Coastal and Marine Impacts from Imelda and Humberto as Both Track Away from the Southeast U.S.

Swells and high surf from both Imelda and Humberto are expected to bring dangerous marine and rip current conditions to the east coast of Florida and Georgia today, spreading north along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Heavy rainfall north and west of Imelda falling across coastal Florida and Georgia into the Carolinas could cause isolated flash and urban flooding through Tuesday. Read More >

Overview

On May 25, 2008 supercell thunderstorms produced large hail and tornadoes from the northern Twin Cities metro area to western Wisconsin. Four tornadoes touched down in Minnesota and one touched down in Wisconsin. The strongest tornado was an EF-3 which hit Hugo, Minnesota and destroyed trees, houses, barns, and silos. A waterspout was reported on southeast Leech Lake at 5:48 PM in Cass County. Hail was also a major threat with these storms. Hail larger than golf balls was reported in St. Cloud, Anoka, Blaine, and Hugo. Hail in Lino Lakes remained on the ground for 20 hours after the storm, and the largest hail in Minnesota was 3.5 inches in diameter.
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