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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Continues

A low pressure center tracking across the Great Lakes and its associated cold front extending across the Southern Plains will focus occasional showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe alongside heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding; Portions of the Southern Plains would be the greatest threat for these hazards through tonight. Read More >

Overview

Severe thunderstorms brought large hail, strong winds, and a tornado to western South Dakota on June 19, 2015. Parts of the area were damaged by wind-driven hail, which killed livestock, especially around the Nisland area. Hail around the size of softballs and winds around 100 mph were reported. That storm later produced a relatively long track tornado in southern Meade County, and caused straight-line wind damage to the east-southeast—continuing across central South Dakota.

Supercell near Belle Fourche, SD, as it neared Highway 212
Supercell near Belle Fourche, SD, as it neared Highway 212
(photo by Cody Lere)

 

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