Stretching almost 780 km: Widespread thunderstorm outbreak in U.S.

Stretching almost 780 km
Widespread thunderstorm outbreak in U.S.

A large, spring-like, storm is sweeping over the U.S. with significant outbreaks of thunderstorms.

As seen on the WeatherRadar, a wave of thunderstorms stretches from Texas to Arkansas amid further spread heavy downpours. A distance of around 776 km.

This is taking place at just after 06:00 am, local time, with flash-flooding a likely outcome from the conditions.

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Stretching almost 780 km: Widespread thunderstorm outbreak in U.S.

Stretching almost 780 kmWidespread thunderstorm outbreak in U.S.

Stretching almost 780 km
Widespread thunderstorm outbreak in U.S.