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Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Overview

A thunderstorm complex developed over western and central Minnesota on the evening of Sunday, July 12th. The storms would push southeast into western Wisconsin overnight, bringing strong winds and heavy downpours. Most of the wind gusts topped out from 30 to 40 mph, but some exceeded 60 mph. Spotty tree damage was reported, mostly across parts of central Wisconsin.

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Radar loop between Midnight and 4 a.m.
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