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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Overview

Severe thunderstorms developed over parts of central Illinois during the afternoon into early evening hours on Friday, March 31st, 2023. Thirteen tornadoes were reported across our coverage area. This was part of a large, multi-state tornado outbreak. Reports from around the nation can be seen at this link

Summaries from nearby areas are available at the following links:

 

Summary of tornadoes in the Lincoln NWS coverage area
Summary of tornadoes from March 31st
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