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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

 

On the afternoon and evening of May 6th numerous thunderstorms spawned tornadoes across portions of north central KS and south central NE. Over 24 tornadoes were surveyed in these areas with the highest rating of EF3 near Munden, KS. In fact, 6 tornadoes tracked through Republic County in about a 3 hour period. A few of the thunderstorms continued eastward into the evening after sunset producing weaker tornadoes.

 

 

 

At one point in the event there were 4 tornadoes on the ground nearly simultaneously as seen in this radar image below.

 

Tornado near Scandia, KS.

 

Damage in Republic County.