Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

The first three photos show a rain shaft. It's easy to see how it could be mistaken for a tornado! Click on an image for a larger version. All photos courtesy Gary Fritz.

This radar image shows three distinct super cell thunderstorms moving across Dubois County. The two southern storms would go on to merge over Schnellville, and produce the EF4 tornado that tore through Henryville.

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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

March 2, 2012: Dubois County