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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Overview

During the afternoon of July 29th a supercell developed north of Kadoka, moved east along Interstate 90 toward Murdo, then turned southeast into Mellette and Tripp counties. The storm moved over the town of Winner, where it did extensive damage with winds exceeding 80 mph. Shortly thereafter, the storm quickly dissipated.

Supercell coming into Winner, SD
Winner, SD
Courtesy of Alan Klein
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