Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Threats in the Central U.S. Today

A Moderate Risk (Level 4 of 5) has been issued for the likelihood of numerous severe thunderstorms today from parts of the mid Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys into the southern Plains. Strong tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible. A Moderate Risk Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Level 3 of 4) includes portions of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys where flooding is possible. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, May. 8, 2024 at 8:33:38 am CDT

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Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today along a dryline and cold front. The highest threat for very large hail and tornadoes will be this afternoon in the northeast. Otherwise, large hail and damaging wind gusts are the main threats. Localized heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding, especially over areas that are saturated from recent rainfall.

A cold front will push across North and Central Texas on Thursday providing a focus for thunderstorm development Thursday afternoon into early Thursday evening. Many will likely remain dry, especially north of I-20. A few severe thunderstorms will be possible along/south of I-20 that are capable of primarily producing very large hail and damaging wind gusts. We will also need to monitor the potential for excessive rainfall and localized flash flooding since the bulk of this rain is expected to fall over already water-logged areas.

A Thursday cold front will drop temperatures to slightly below normal values for Mother's Day weekend, with highs mainly in the mid to upper 70s. Mother's Day may end up a bit on the damp side as rain and storm chances return.

Due to the threat of inclement weather today and tomorrow, the weekly NOAA All Hazards Radio alarm test, normally conducted on Wednesday mornings and evenings, will be postponed until Friday.