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Overview

Strong to severe storms developed during the afternoon of August 25th, 2016, mainly along and north of the I-44 corridor in an area of strong instability and moderate deep layer shear.  Most of the severe storms were from downburst type winds with a few large hail reports as well.  Very heavy rainfall occurred with these storms which caused some localized flooding to occur.  A small narrow band of 5 to 5.5 inches of rain occurred in southwestern Polk county which caused some flash flooding.

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Surface Based CAPE 4 PM Deep Layer Shear (0-6km) 4 PM  
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