Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 21, 2026 at 2:38:38 pm CDT

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Forecast Summary

Widespread rain and isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected through Thursday night, with the greatest coverage of storms during the afternoon and early evening. Severe weather is not expected, however locally heavy rainfall amounts are possible.

A slight risk for excessive rainfall will develop Thursday over much of eastern OK and western AR. Rainfall amounts of 0.5 inches to near 2 inches will be fairly common, with isolated amounts near 4 inches possible.

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Near daily thunderstorm chances are forecast this week and into the weekend. Cooler weather is expected through Thursday with a warming trend into next weekend.

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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

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