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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

Overview

During the evening of August 16th, a line of showers and thunderstorms lifted north through southern Minnesota with rotation in some of the stronger embedded cells. Multiple tornadoes occurred during the evening hours. In addition, a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rain produced up to 9 inches of rain in southwestern Minnesota.

 

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