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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Overview

An active period of weather continued on July 9th, with another round of strong to severe thunderstorms across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota. The hardest hit areas included Campbell County, WY south of Gillette, far southern Fall River County, and portions of Tripp County near Winner. At least 70 mph winds were reported in each area, while widespread downed trees and power poles were observed in Tripp County.
 
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