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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

A series of severe thunderstorms rolled across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota on 27 July 2015. Hail up to 3.5" in diameter and wind gusts up to 73 mph were reported. Prodigious amounts of hail fell in Custer, South Dakota. The hail looked like snow due to the depth. Record rainfall also fell at the Rapid City Regional Airport.

Image of storm when it was passing over Bear Butte

Picture of thunderstorm (courtesy Markus Erk) as it was passing by Bear Butte

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