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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Concerns in California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

An atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to lower elevations of California this week, and heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains. Flash flooding, some of which may be locally considerable, will be a concern on the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains through Tuesday. Landslides, rockfalls and mudslides are possible in the Southern California mountains. 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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