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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

Nearly stationary thunderstorms developed over and near Custer, SD during the afternoon of August 2nd, 2019. Radar estimates indicated that 6-7" of rain fell to the west of Custer, with measured observations as high as 5.35". Rainwater moved downstream along French Creek, causing severe flooding in the town of Custer through the evening. Road closures and some evacuations were reported by the Custer County Sheriff's Office before water began to recede during the night of the 2nd into the morning of the 3rd.

 

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