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Severe Thunderstorms Likely Across the Ozarks and Lower Ohio Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes, are likely to develop this afternoon from parts of the lower Ohio Valley into the southern Plains. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) outlook has been issued. Further north, widespread rain showers are expected across portions of the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr. 18, 2024 at 6:33:34 pm CDT

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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 11 pm tonight for portions of North and Central Texas. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats. Stay weather aware!
A cold front will arrive this afternoon, bringing thunderstorm chances back to the region late afternoon through this evening. A few severe storms with large hail and damaging winds are possible. Cooler air will enter tonight behind the cold front.
Here is the latest timing on the storm potential this afternoon and evening. A few showers and storms may still develop along the cold front through this evening. Some storms may become severe with large hail and damaging winds.
Dry and cooler conditions are expected on Friday with high temperatures staying in the 60s and 70s under mostly cloudy skies.
Moisture lifting over a cold front will produce scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Friday through Sunday with the best storm chances on Saturday. There will likely be periods of light rain or breaks in the rain, but confidence is low in where or when these will occur. Severe storms are not expected, but a few strong storms are possible late Friday night into early Saturday. Additionally, locally heavy rainfall may lead to flooding issues, particularly Saturday afternoon and evening.

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