Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across central and eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin. A few tornadoes, isolated very large hail, and damaging winds may occur. An upper level low will help trigger scattered thunderstorms over portions of central and southern California today along with a few inches of snow in the central Sierra Nevadas. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 12:42:54 pm CDT

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Storm Chances Thursday Afternoon/Evening

Severe Threat Thursday

Heat Impacts Thursday

Thunderstorm chances expand across much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Thursday afternoon and evening as a frontal boundary approaches. Timing for greater severe potentials are during the 4 PM - 11 PM time frame. Locally strong winds are the primary threat with hail a secondary threat.

A slight risk of severe weather is outlooked for locations near the Kansas border Thursday. Also, a marginal severe weather risk is outlooked for much of northeast Oklahoma into far northwest Arkansas. Thursday late afternoon through the evening hours is the forecast timing of the greater potential, with locally strong winds the primary threat and large hail being a secondary threat.


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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

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