Heavy Rain in the Southern Appalachians; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring Tropical Storm Erin

Heavy to excessive rain falling over the southern Appalachians may bring areas of flooding into Wednesday. Hot temperatures are in place through Wednesday across parts of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Hurricane by late this week as it moves westward across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor forecasts for any Puerto Rico or U.S. East Coast impacts. Read More >

Overview

A storm survey was conducted for damage that occurred in Dierks, AR, as well as other locations, due to severe thunderstorms that moved through that area. The survey team concluded that an EF1 tornado occurred in Dierks. Below are photos of some of the storm damage that was sent to the National Weather Service in Shreveport by local residents.

Photos

This image was sent to the National Weather Service from Ramona H. of what appears to be a tornado near Dierks. This photo was taken shortly before 8:30pm

A laundromat was destroyed in Dierks. This photo was submitted to the National Weather Service by the Howard County Emergency Manager.

Another photo of a laundromat that was destroyed in Dierks. Notice debris that has been caught up in the nearby power lines. Photo submitted by Adam S.

Portions of a storage facility were destroyed in Dierks. Photo submitted by Adam S..

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Heavy Rain in the Southern Appalachians; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring Tropical Storm Erin

April 30, 2010: Tornado In Dierks, AR