Stormy Weekend For Many Across U.S.
Saturday and Sunday were quite stormy throughout parts of the United States. From the Northeast to the Southwest, thunderstorms rumbled across the country.
A landspout tornado was witnessed in west Texas Saturday. Luckily, it was in an open area and no damage was reported.
NEW VIDEO – This was quite the sight on Saturday near Big Springs, TX, as a landspout moved over an open field. Thankfully there were no reports of damage with this picturesque storm! #txwx @NWSMidland pic.twitter.com/n4EkxsIbL2
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) August 12, 2018
Flooding rains were also a concern for the Lone Star State and throughout the Northeast.
BREAKING NEWS – Ferocious flooding devastates the community of Little Falls, NJ on Saturday. Radar estimates around 6"+ so far today. @NWSNewYorkNY #njwx #flooding #flashflooding pic.twitter.com/RIMZHYoqGv
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) August 12, 2018
Heavy rain continued to impact these areas on Sunday.
Elsewhere, thunderstorms in northern Ohio produced small hail.
#HailStorm pic.twitter.com/enaPjyehlA
— The Handler (@TheHandler28) August 12, 2018
Desert thunderstorms produced gusty wind with blowing dust in the Las Vegas area.
HAPPENING NOW – And you're out! Watch as a dust storm moves into this ballpark in Las Vegas, NV Saturday evening. Some nearby airports were reporting gusts between 65-70 mph! #nvwx #lasvegas @NWSVegas pic.twitter.com/EBU2gq9r9s
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) August 12, 2018
Looking ahead to Monday, more strong thunderstorms are possible in the Southwest and the Mid-Atlantic regions.
Flooding rain will continue to be a concern in the Northeast.
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