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Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Deadly severe weather outbreak heading east could cause 'ring of fire'
At least three people are dead in North Dakota after a round of severe weather that included multiple tornado reports, as forecasters warn the storm system is making its way eastward across parts of the Midwest and Northeast. The three people were killed on June 20 in rural Enderlin, North Dakota, in the southeastern part of the state, according the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to reports of tornado damage at a home there at about 11:40 p.m., and when they arrived, the fire department told them that storm chasers had located two of the victims. A third person was found dead at another location, the sheriff's office said. The severe storms swept through parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota on June 20, with high winds, hail and multiple reported tornadoes. The National Weather Service in Bismarck, North Dakota, said a wind gust of 101 mph was recorded at the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network station northwest of Linton. Tornadoes caused damage to homes and hail was measured at over 3.5 inches in diameter, preliminary reports to the Storm Prediction Center said. Wind gusts downed trees and power lines, the reports said. More than 75,000 people were without power across North Dakota and Minnesota the morning of June 21, according to USA TODAY's power outage tracker. The same complex of storms that originated in North Dakota is expected to move eastward through the Great Lakes region during the day on June 21 and into New York and New England by night, the National Weather Service said. The storms could bring localized flash flooding, strong wind gusts and hail. The storms come as much of the nation is undergoing a "significant and extremely dangerous heat wave" into next week, according to the weather service. Groups of thunderstorms expected to form on the edges of the dome of hot air will have a "ring of fire" effect, according to AccuWeather. Thunderstorms tend to erupt on the edges of a heat dome because high pressure is weakest in these areas, the outlet reported. The storm system could evolve into a derecho, a damaging wind event that spans hundreds of miles, AccuWeather reported. A derecho is also known as an "inland hurricane." Meanwhile, more than 150 million Americans were under some kind of advisory or warning for dangerous heat across much of the eastern half of the country. HEAT WAVE: Summer 2025 brings killer heat. Here are some surprising ways to stay safe. Temperatures on June 21 are expected to meet or exceed 90 degrees in parts of over two dozen states, according to the weather service. Triple digits are expected in parts of Kansas, Nebraska and southwestern Minnesota. The heat wave is expected to last several days and extend eastward, with major cities along the East Coast including New York and Washington, D.C., expected to top 90 for five to seven consecutive days. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Deadly severe weather in Enderlin, North Dakota; danger moves east
Washington Post
6 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
Days of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail expected in central states
A steamy summertime pattern is brewing repeated rounds of severe weather, with tornadoes, destructive winds and large hail for some. Daily bouts of storms have been blasting across the Plains, and there are increasing odds that significant storms might make a run at the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast later this week.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Active weather across Colorado brings daily chances for rain and storms this Memorial Day Weekend
The warming trend across Colorado continues for Thursday afternoon with highs across the Front Range and plains climbing into the upper 70s. CBS It will be warm enough to see a few showers and storms over the high country this afternoon, with widely scattered chances moving into the plains by the late afternoon. With drier air at the surface, most of us will just see some virga heading into Thursday afternoon, which could come with gustier winds. CBS By Friday, temperatures turn much warmer, climbing into the mid to upper 80s, with dry and sunny weather expected for most of Friday. The late afternoon comes with showers and storm chances in northeastern Colorado, where the threat for severe weather has increased. The storm potential increases in the late afternoon, which is when a few of these stronger to severe storms have the potential to develop. CBS The threat of severe weather becomes more widespread on Saturday, with the threat of severe storms pushing closer to the Front Range and I-25 corridor, including the Denver metro area. CBS Most storm chances increase late Saturday afternoon, so for those Saturday evening plans, you'll want to be flexible and keep an eye on the radar with the threat for severe storm development. Shower and storm chances also pick up Saturday afternoon in the high country, with the wettest day of the weekend forecast for Sunday afternoon. CBS Sunday's risk of severe weather drops as temperatures drop. Highs on Sunday will only be in the mid-60s, and will likely be the wettest day of the holiday weekend. By Memorial Day, highs begin to climb again as the chance for more showers and storms fires up that afternoon. Be sure to have a way to get weather alerts if you will be out and about this holiday weekend.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Severe storms approaching Chicago area Tuesday
Widespread rain is rolling through Chicagoland Tuesday morning, with a few heavy downpours and rumbles of thunder. Rain becomes more scattered by the afternoon and evening. Between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., severe storms, with wind damage, large hail, and flooding, are possible. There is also a chance of tornadoes in the area. Windy conditions will continue throughout the day, with gusts near, if not over, 35mph. Temperatures will stay in the 40s and 50s Tuesday morning and land in the 50s this afternoon. Rain showers are forecast on and off until Wednesday night, and temperatures will stay cool and below normal. In total, rainfall accumulations are forecasted to be between 1 inch and 2 inches, which could create flooding in poor drainage areas as well as rising water levels in rivers, creeks, and streams. A few leftover isolated showers will also be possible Thursday morning. Temperatures will remain cool in the 50s through late week, with drier air and more sunshine. They will gradually warm back into the 60s by the weekend and on Memorial Day Monday.
