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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Overview

The afternoon of Sunday, July 30th began with a potent supercell that developed over the Black Hills, dropping baseball sized hail at Pactola Reservoir. As it moved southeastward, over 3 inch hail fell along the Flume Trail. The storm quickly dissipated as it moved off the Black Hills. More severe thunderstorms developed across northeastern WY later in the afternoon and evening, resulting in golf ball sized hail and up to 80 mph winds. The storms expanded into western SD during the evening.

24-hour Lightning Map ending 12z July 31, 2023
Here is the 24-hour GLM lightning map from 6 am MDT (7/30) to 6 am MDT (7/31).

 

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