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Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop in central and north-central Kansas early this afternoon. Strong tornadoes, very large hail and damaging wind will be the initial threats. Please stay tuned to the weather and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
All the ingredients for intense severe storms will be in place by this afternoon across much of the area. Expect initial storms to quickly turn severe. Destructive hail and intense Tornadoes possible early, then Damaging wind and flooding become the focus. Remain weather aware and take safety measures if needed.