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Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Overview

On Saturday, August 19th, a severe thunderstorm rolled into Loup County, Nebraska and underwent rapid intensification. 4 separate tornado tracks were found and there were several areas of straight line wind damage.

View of the Wall Cloud(s)
This picture was taken by Ann Wurst from her home just east of the storm. This photo was taken around 8:15 pm on August 19th 
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