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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

 

A slow moving area of low pressure sparked numerous thunderstorms across the area on Saturday August 5, 2023. This resulted in a widespread 1 - 1.5 inches of rain with the highest totals exceeding 6+ inches of rain. Some locations reported over 10 inches of rain. Despite this, only localized areas of flash flooding were reported - mainly in Sioux county, IA and Kingsbury county, SD. Antecedent drought conditions limited impacts including rises on area rivers. There were also a few rotating storms which produced 2 tornadoes. Rainfall continued off and on into the Sunday, although rainfall amounts were much less.

 

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Possible tornado in the distance, contrasting from the rain shaft in the background. Road, power lines, and a field make up the foreground.
Unconfirmed Tornado South of Sioux Center, IA.
(Mike Frangenberg)
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