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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

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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