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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

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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