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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 >

Morgan County Tornado

Representatives from the National Weather Service and Morgan County Emergency Management Map of damage areacompleted a survey of damage in the city of Trinity on Tuesday afternoon. The damage occurred with a line of showers that moved through the Trinity area at approximately 11 am CDT. The survey found evidence of an EF-0 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with highest winds of 65 mph. The tornado was approximately 25 yards wide, with a path length of 1/4 mile. The damage was confined mostly to uprooted trees and snapped limbs. One residence sustained some damage, mainly to sheds and fencing at the back of the property.

 

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