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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Overview

During the late afternoon and evening hours on August 1, 2023, severe thunderstorms impacted parts of northwest and central North Dakota. Significant wind damage occurred near Lake Sakakawea, especially at the Hazen Bay and Beulah Bay areas where campers were flipped over and several large trees were uprooted. Large hail up to the size of golf balls was reported with multiple storms, and in some cases combined with strong winds to cause damage to siding and windows. The hail and winds also caused very extensive damage to crops from near the Missouri River east of Williston through western McLean and northern Mercer Counties. A brief tornado was reported near Wilton, but is not known to have caused any damage.

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Thunderstorm approaching New Hradec, North Dakota (Photo courtesy of Cameron Whitfield Lorge)
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