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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Overview

During the afternoon of July 29th a supercell developed north of Kadoka, moved east along Interstate 90 toward Murdo, then turned southeast into Mellette and Tripp counties. The storm moved over the town of Winner, where it did extensive damage with winds exceeding 80 mph. Shortly thereafter, the storm quickly dissipated.

Supercell coming into Winner, SD
Winner, SD
Courtesy of Alan Klein
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