Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

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Tornado Threat

Potential Impacts From Tornadoes

EXTREME

Potential for an outbreak of tornadoes

DEVASTATING TO CATASTROPHIC

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of devastating to catastrophic tornado impacts.

HIGH

Potential for many tornadoes

EXTENSIVE

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of extensive tornado impacts.

MODERATE

Potential for several tornadoes

SIGNIFICANT

To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of significant tornado impacts.

ELEVATED

Potential for a few tornadoes

LIMITED

To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado impacts.

LITTLE TO NONE

Tornadoes not anticipated

LITTLE TO NONE

No immediate preparations needed to guard against tropical tornadoes.

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