The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >
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Supercell Thunderstorms Create Swath of Damage and Injury
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A lone supercell thunderstorm developed around 3 pm southeast of Claremont, in Kent County. The storm quickly became severe, producing nickel sized hail. A few minutes later, south of Aspermont (Stonewall County), the storm produced its first tornado. Large hail was reported with this storm as well. The supercell storm continued to move east where it again produced a brief tornado in southern Throckmorton County. Very large hail continued with this storm as it continued to move east along a stalled surface boundary. The next tornado occurred in northern Palo Pinto county at 6:20 pm. Four inch hail accompanied the storm at this time. Continuing to propagate along the surface boundary, the storm moved into the western metroplex where it packed baseball sized hail. At approximately 7:40 pm, a couple of tornadoes briefly touched down in North Richland Hills (Northeast Tarrant County).
At least 3 people were injured by the large hail that fell during this event, and numerous roofs, gutters, windows, airplanes, automobiles, and trees were damaged. The damage cost from these storms will likely continue to rise over the coming weeks and months.
Photo of 3 inch hailstone that fell |
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