Heatwave in your area: storms through the day, according to National Weather Service (NWS)

• The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of thunderstorms in your area through the day.
• Thunderstorms hit Great American State Fair at the National Mall; authorities reported 44 lightning strikes through the evening.
• Lightning struck a tree during a thunderstorm, causing a fire at the National Mall.

National Weather Service (NWS) reported that thunderstorms are likely in your area (around Columbia) throughout the day, after which the storms will move to the northeast of the country. According to the National Park Service (NPS), the plan was to reach 10:30 a.m., but the thunderstorms delayed the event at the National Weather Service (NWS).

Temperatures will remain high, with heat and humidity. The storms are expected to last several days. The storm will likely bring up to 250-? inches of rain. The heat is expected to reach 102F (39C), with an overnight low of 110–115F (43–46C). The forecast for Great American State Fair at the National Mall: thunderstorms in the evening, with authorities reporting 44 lightning strikes.

Material from NBC affiliate WTVJ says that 11 people were injured, and some were taken to hospitals. Freedom 250, organizer of the event, said that the incident was caused by lightning; the organization also said that work was underway to determine the cause of the incident.

The organizer said that safety measures were in place, and that they will continue to monitor the situation. At the same time, the organizer said that they will continue to follow the plan, and that they will take all necessary measures to prevent similar incidents.

Lightning struck a person at Mount Rushmore, and the incident was described as “community-wide damage” in the USA. The material also noted that the weather forecast for Independence Day called for 4 inches of rain, and the forecast also included a warning about possible storms.

Tags: USA/Weather