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Storm Surge Flooding Continues in the Outer Banks; Dangerous Heat in the West

Storm surge flooding will continue through tonight in the Outer Banks in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin continues to move away from the U.S. Wind gusts up to tropical storm force are possible along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts through Friday. A dangerous, record heat wave will continue across the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday. 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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