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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

On the afternoon of 12 April 2022, convection began across south central South Dakota. Storms quickly became severe, and then weakened as they approached the eastern boarder of South Dakota. They re-intensified as they crossed into Minnesota, and began to form in northwestern Iowa. Several storms produced large hail up to baseball size. Strong winds were common with these storms as well.   

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Thunderstorm west of Freeman, SD - Chris Allington
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