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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Overview

In the early afternoon of June 25, 2020, a severe thunderstorm developed over Custer. Hail reports ranged in size from peas to golf balls, and the massive amounts of hail that accumulated forced plows to clear roads. In addition, the combination of heavy rain and accumulating hail caused some flooding around Custer.

 

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