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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

Thunderstorms tracked through the Missouri Ozarks on May 27, 2021. Widespread rainfall amounts of over 1 inch occurred across much of southern Missouri. Rainfall amounts of over five inches occurred in the Joplin and Monett areas leading to widespread flooding across southern Missouri. Straight line winds also occurred with these storms and produced significant tree damage. Two brief tornadoes occurred within the larger area of straight line wind damage.
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