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Strong to Severe Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains to the Ohio Valley; Heavy Rain and Flooding in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from central Texas to middle Tennessee and Kentucky this afternoon into tonight. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce areas of flooding today and tonight from central Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley. 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.