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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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall occurred from April 25th - April 28th. A few tornadoes occurred along with several instances of damaging winds. Widespread heavy rainfall over this time frame led to flash flooding of small creeks and streams and major flooding along the Marmaton and Little Osage River basins. Four day storm total rainfall amounts ranged from 1-12 inches with the highest amounts (12 inches) located across portions of Bourbon and Vernon counties. 
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