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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Overview

Warm and humid conditions combined with an upper disturbance moving over the region helped spawn several severe thunderstorms during the afternoon of May 4th. The worst damage was in Bedford County due to a microburst.

Radar loop of storms May 4th, 2021
Radar loop from May 4th, 2021 showing several clusters of storms
Plot of Severe Weather May 4th, 2021 Photo of Mobile Home Blow off Foundation in Thaxton Trees blown down in Boonsboro, VA
Plot of Severe Weather May 4th, 2021 Mobile home shifted off foundation near Thaxton, VA
(photo credit: D. Davidson)
Downed trees in Boonsboro, VA
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