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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 >

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Mid-afternoon on August 13th, a supercell spawned a tornado southeast of Ramah.   The tornado lasted from 4:16 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. and the path length was approximately 1 1/3 miles.  The tornado damage rating was EF1.

Storm Chasers Dann Cianca and Michael Carlson were on the storm and took photographs and video of the developing storm.  They also conducted a damage survey of the area.  Many thanks to Dann and Michael.

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