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Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Apr. 26, 2024 at 4:38:34 am CDT

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A round of strong to severe storms is expected to move across the region this morning with a damaging wind and hail threat. If an organized squall line can interact with the warm front draped over the region this morning, a low tornado threat could develop also. In the wake of the morning activity, there is a low chance of isolated severe storm development this afternoon. These storms would be capable of producing all modes of severe weather, with high- impact potential as well.
Several rounds of strong to severe storms are possible on Saturday, with the highest severe threat across NE OK. Some storms during the afternoon and evening could bring higher-end impacts, including very large hail and tornadoes. Indications are that an organized squall line will sweep east across the region Saturday night into Sunday morning, with damaging winds and a tornado threat as well.
A round of storms is likely to be ongoing into Sunday morning, with a continued wind and hail threat. Some afternoon redevelopment is possible in the wake of the morning storms, and these storms would be strong to severe with mainly a hail and wind threat.
.Today...Windy. Occasional rain showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs 66 to 86.
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