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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

June 12, 2017 - During the evening, thunderstorms developed and moved into northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota ahead of a strong low pressure system. Some of the storms produced wind gusts to 75 mph, and hail to 1.5 inches in diameter. A brief tornado was observed 4 miles WNW of Swett in Bennett County, but no damage was reported. Strong wind gusts tipped over a semi truck on I-90 near Kadoka. 

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