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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

On the evening of May 12, 2023, a series of small supercell thunderstorms developed over parts of northeast Kansas and produced several brief tornadoes across Brown and Jackson counties.  Isolated damage was reported, and the more significant damage was done to a homestead southwest of Reserve, KS.

Image Courtesy of Wayne Sclesky
A tornado north of Hamlin, KS. Image Courtesy of Wayne Sclesky
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