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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Wind Threat

Potential Impacts From Wind

EXTREME

Potential for wind greater than 110 mph

DEVASTATING TO CATASTROPHIC

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of devastating to catastrophic wind impacts from major hurricane force wind of equivalent Category 3 intensity or higher.

HIGH

Potential for wind 74-110 mph

EXTENSIVE

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of extensive wind impacts from hurricane force wind of equivalent Category 1 or 2 intensity.

MODERATE

Potential for wind 58-73 mph

SIGNIFICANT

To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of significant wind impacts from strong tropical storm force wind.

ELEVATED

Potential for wind 39-57 mph

LIMITED

To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind impacts from tropical storm force wind.

LITTLE TO NONE

Wind less than 39 mph

LITTLE TO NONE

No immediate preparations needed; little to no wind impacts

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

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