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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Overview

A rare wake low wind event moved across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.  Sustained winds over 40 mph and gusts over 60 mph occurred from 11 pm Wednesday to 4 am Thursday.  These strong winds caused downed trees, power outages, and some minor structural damage to buildings.  For a complete definition of a wake low, click here.
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