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Severe Thunderstorms Thursday in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains Thursday, with large hail the main threat. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region Thursday and Friday. Read More >

***All information is considered preliminary until investigations are finalized***

Overview

During the afternoon and evening hours of May 12, 2022, a strong line of thunderstorms developed across southern Nebraska and quickly raced northeast into eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. As these storms moved north, they produced extreme winds across portions of the Northern Plains. Widespread straight-line winds between 50 and 70 mph were reported, with embedded areas of 80 to 100 mph winds. The highest wind gust reported included a measured 94 mph gust in Madison, MN.

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