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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Overview

A line of fast-moving thunderstorms initially developing along the CO...KS state line Tuesday evening, shifted eastward through western and central KS during the evening to overnight hour. Several small tornadoes developed along the leading edge of this line with the initial tornado starting near Sublette. The final tornado occurred near Trousdale shortly after midnight. Survey results indicated EF1 strength circulations existed with most tornadic damage.
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