Severe Weather Continues For Great Plains
Prime severe weather ingredients over the nation’s mid-section will lead to more severe weather tonight.
Multiple upper level disturbances, a dry-line, weak front and humid air will be present from the southern border to the northern border of the United States today. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will continue to develop across the Great Plains this evening.
The Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk highlighted from west Texas to eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota with an Enhanced Risk over extreme northeastern Colorado, central Nebraska, and northwestern Kansas. Cities under these areas include Lubbock and Amarillo, Texas, Wichita, Kan., McCook, Neb., Sioux Falls, S.D., and Fargo, N.D.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of north-central Texas.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas. Cities include Longview, and Lufkin, Tex., Texarkana, Ark., and Shreveport, La.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of northern Kansas and central Nebraska. Cities include Grand Island, Neb.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of southwest Minnesota, and central and eastern South Dakota. Cities include Pierre, Huron, and Watertown, S.D., and Redwood Falls, Minn.
Supercells that develop will initially bring all severe weather hazards, including a few tornadoes and very large hail. Later on, storms may form into short line segments where high wind gusts will become common. Activity will likely persist past sundown before finally weakening around the pre-dawn hours.
Make sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A warning means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe.
The best way to remain safe is to stay prepared and informed about your local weather. Have a severe weather kit packed with a battery-operated radio, water and non-perishable food items should you be without power for long periods of time. Also, check the WeatherBug app frequently for any updates on today's severe weather. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”