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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

On April 5, 2021, a strong weather system moved across the Central Plains, bringing beneficial rain and snow to the Black Hills region. The rain and snow began at night, with majority of the snow falling on April 6, 2021. The highest snowfall amounts were reported around the Hill City area, where around 20 inches of snow fell.

Across the plains, beneficial rainfall was observed across northeastern Wyoming, southwestern South Dakota, and south central South Dakota. Rainfall amounts varied from almost nothing across northwestern South Dakota to over an inch and a half around Wanblee. 

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Aladdin, WY
(courtesy Christina Kirkpatrick)
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