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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 >

Rank Number of Days Beginning Date - Ending Date
1. 292 05/17/2003 - 03/03/2004
2. (t) 248 08/08/2013 - 04/12/2014
  248 07/16/1990 - 03/20/1991
4. 245 07/04/2016 - 03/05/2017
5. 234 07/04/1976 - 02/22/1977
6. 220 08/24/1977 - 03/31/1978
7. 200 08/08/1955 - 02/23/1956
8. 193 09/06/1978 - 03/17/1979
9. 192 10/22/2017 - 05/01/2018
10. 189 10/11/1969 - 04/17/1970
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