Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

Moisture will continue to move into areas of the West. This will increase showers and thunderstorms coverage and intensity, with the risk of flash flooding and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, heat across the Southwest will expand into the center of the nation this weekend into early next week. Trends favor this heat will spread across the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic next week. 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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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

April 30, 2010: Tornado In Dierks, AR