Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

Widespread thunderstorms will continue across the central and southern Plains today ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Flood Watches have been issued. Swells from Hurricane Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the U.S. East Coast over the next couple of days. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 5:30:22 pm CDT

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Additional thunderstorm development remains expected early to mid afternoon today, continuing into the evening. These thunderstorms will bring the highest threat for severe weather with all hazards possible, including very large hail and tornadoes. Remain alert to changing weather conditions and know where you will seek shelter if warnings are issued for your location.

A TORNADO WATCH and SEVERE THUNDESTORM WATCH have been issued for parts of eastern Oklahoma and all of northwest Arkansas until 10 pm Tuesday. Hail to half dollar size, wind gusts to 60 mph and a strong tornado or two are possible.

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall potential are likely through daybreak Wednesday morning across much of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Rainfall totals of 1 to 4 inches will be common, with localized totals up to 6 inches possible. These rainfall amounts may lead to flash flooding, as well as rises on mainstem rivers.

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Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

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