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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Plains Today

Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce additional flash flooding today across parts of the southern Plains where the greatest risk is along the Red River Valley into western Arkansas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today from north central Texas into the ArkLaTex Region. Large to very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible, with some strong-tornado potential. Read More >

A cold front is pushing through the area this afternoon (Wednesday) with rain and a few rumbles of thunder through the evening hours. Additional showers and storms expected Thursday with some snow mixing in across the higher elevations of the Black Hills. Warmer and dry Friday through the weekend. Near-daily chances of precipitation return late Sunday night into the middle of next week.