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Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

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 >

A tornado, witnessed by at least three people, touched down in Shelby County on the afternoon of March 23, 2012.  The storm destroyed two barns, inflicted structural damage on two others, and snapped or uprooted about two dozen trees.

Begin time:  2:28pm EDT
End time:  2:33pm EDT
Begin point:  1.4 miles east of Finchville on Duvall Lane
End point:  3 miles northeast of Finchville on Popes Corner Road
EF Scale:  1
Wind speed:  100mph
Path length:  2.25 miles
Path width:  50 yards
Injuries:  0
Fatalities:  0

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