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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Overview

Strong to severe thunderstorms formed during the evening hours over western and central portions of South Dakota, before congealing into a line and moving east into the overnight hours. This line of storms brought damaging winds to areas north of I-90, particularly along the Highway 14 corridor, in eastern South Dakota and southwest Minnesota. Some wind gusts as high as around 80 mph were observed. In addition to the strong winds, brief circulations on the front edge of the line of storms prompted several Tornado Warnings. Two brief tornadoes were confirmed north and south of De Smet, SD. The first tornado was rated an EF-1. A rating could not be determined for the second tornado due to a lack of damage in an open field. 

Radar Loop from 10pm to 4am, August 27-28, 2020
Radar Loop from 10 pm August 27, to 4 am August 28, 2020
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