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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Overview

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

Damaging winds and tornadoes looked to be the main threats, as a bowing line of severe thunderstorms lifted northeast through western Minnesota into central Minnesota during the late afternoon and early evening on Memorial Day, May 30th. Numerous reports of damage were received. *Additional information will be added on this page in the coming days.

Damaged homes, cars, and trees in Forada Minnesota
Damage in Forada, MN
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