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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Overview

A strong storm system developed across the eastern Great Plains and Midwest during the afternoon of November 26, and brought a strong cold front across the area during the evening and overnight. Several rounds of showers and strong thunderstorms developed along this front, some of which produced severe wind gusts. Damage was limited mainly to trees, and mainly occurred over southeast Iowa and west central Illinois.

An NWS Storm Survey determined that straight-line thunderstorms wind caused extensive damage in Granville, IL this morning at approximately 1240 AM CST. The maximum estimated wind speed is between 90 and 100 MPH. The winds snapped power poles, uprooted and snapped trees, and caused roof damage at several homes and businesses. The damage path is approximately 1 mile long and half of a mile wide.

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