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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Overview

The afternoon of Sunday, July 30th began with a potent supercell that developed over the Black Hills, dropping baseball sized hail at Pactola Reservoir. As it moved southeastward, over 3 inch hail fell along the Flume Trail. The storm quickly dissipated as it moved off the Black Hills. More severe thunderstorms developed across northeastern WY later in the afternoon and evening, resulting in golf ball sized hail and up to 80 mph winds. The storms expanded into western SD during the evening.

24-hour Lightning Map ending 12z July 31, 2023
Here is the 24-hour GLM lightning map from 6 am MDT (7/30) to 6 am MDT (7/31).

 

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