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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

Two powerful, long-lived supercells tracked across eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa during the afternoon and evening hours
of April 17. The storms produced widespread damaging hail up to 4 inches in diameter, wind gusts greater than 80 mph, and multiple
tornadoes.

 
 
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