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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 >

February 20, 1951
Counties:  Shelby
F-scale:  F2
Deaths: 
Injuries:  
Path width:  70 yards
Path length:
Time:  6:00pm
Noted discrepancies:  SPC and NCDC call this an F2, Grazulis does not list it.  SPC gives a path length of 1/10 of a mile, NCDC provides no length.  SPC gives a path width of 70 yards, NCDC provides no width.