Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Plains Today

Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce additional flash flooding today across parts of the southern Plains where the greatest risk is along the Red River Valley into western Arkansas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today from north central Texas into the ArkLaTex Region. Large to very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible, with some strong-tornado potential. Read More >

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Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... Winds have shifted to northerly today, and will shift again to easterly tonight, becoming very light. Winds should stay below SCA thresholds through the first half of Thursday. The frontal system to the south gradually returns northward as a warm front on Thursday afternoon/evening. Its northward push returns winds to south-southeasterly. Gusts could approach Small Craft Advisory thresholds at times. However, a better chance for such advisories come on Friday ahead of the next cold front as southerlies increase in intensity. Additionally, showers and thunderstorms are possible at times both Thursday and Friday. SMWs may be needed on Thursday, and have an even higher likelihood on Friday afternoon/evening. Small craft advisories likely Saturday into Saturday evening. Otherwise, no marine hazards Saturday overnight through Sunday night. Winds southwest 10 to 15 knots gusts 20 knots Saturday becoming northwest 5 to 15 knots Saturday night through Sunday. Winds becoming north to northeast 5 to 15 knots Sunday night. Update as of: 200 PM EDT Wed Apr 30 2025