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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 >

This photo of large hail was taken by Spokane 16, Bob Lutz, in Otis Orchards on the afternoon of June 10th, 2003 after the passage of a severe thunderstorm. These ice balls ranged in size from 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches in diameter, or from quarter size to walnut size. A severe thunderstorm produces hail of at least 3/4 inch.

Large Hailstones