Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low elevations rain and heavy high elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards. Flood Watches are in effect. Read More >

May 25th-26th, 2011
Severe Weather

Thunderstorms developed over the region during the afternoon hours of May 25, with some of these storms becoming intense supercells. Large hail was reported with a few storms, including one that went across the southern Dayton metropolitan area and produced hail to three inches in diameter.

In the late evening and early overnight hours (going into May 26), a strong line of thunderstorms moved east through the region. Most of the line produced winds in the 40-60 MPH range. Numerous reports of minor damage were received, with a few areas of more significant damage. A few brief tornadic circulations also developed on the front edge of this line.