Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

FEBRUARY 12 2008 SEVERE WEATHER

Overview

A strong to severe line of thunderstorms, associated with a strong cold front, moved from northwest to southeast across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana during the late morning and afternoon hours on February 12, 2008. These thunderstorms produced numerous reports of large hail ranging from pea-size up to golf-ball size, with a few reports of high winds and minor wind damage. In addition, two weak landspout tornadoes occurred in South-Central Louisiana near the New Iberia airport and St. Martinville, and a large gustnado was caught on film south of New Iberia.

Local Storm Reports

Experimental Graphical Local Storm Reports for February 12 2008
SPC Storm Reports for February 12 2008
List of all Local Storm Reports for February 12 2008
February 12 2008 Google Earth KML data file