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Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >

Overview

On the afternoon hours of Sunday, August 8, 2021, a line of showers and thunderstorms developed over central Wisconsin and moved northeastward across the state.

Around 3:52 PM, an EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 90 to 95 mph touched down in Waushara County near Pleasant Lake, and dissipated 1.3 miles WSW of Coloma.

No injuries or fatalities were reported.

 

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Multiple trees down near Pleasant Lake (Waushara County)
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