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Tropical Storm Podul in the Western Pacific; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heat in the West

Tropical Storm Podul (16W) will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands though Saturday. Severe thunderstorms may produce a few tornadoes, large hail, severe winds and heavy rain across the Northern Plains through the night and the threat will shift to the Upper Midwest Friday. Hot temperatures and fire weather conditions continue in the West Read More >

Following the early morning storms, another round is expected this afternoon and evening. Some storms later today may become severe with damaging wind gusts and large hail. Locally heavy rain is also possible.
The eighth Full Moon of the year will occur on August 9th at 1:55 AM. This is known as the Sturgeon Moon as sturgeon were readily caught this time of year in the Great Lakes.

 

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