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North-Central U.S. Remains At Risk For Severe Storms
June 18, 2024
By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Mark Ellinwood
A new disturbance moving into the northern Rockies will trigger multiple rounds of storms in the Plains.
Another round of storms is developing across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest late this afternoon through tonight. Strong gusts and large hail are the main concerns with all of today's storms, but a few tornadoes could also develop. Storms will also be capable of producing repeated rounds of heavy rain where soils are already saturated. Flood Watches have been posted across much of Minnesota, eastern North Dakota, and western Wisconsin, including Minneapolis- St. Paul, and Duluth, Minn. Fargo, N.D., and Rice Lake, Wis.
At this time, the SPC has a Slight Risk in place across much of the north-central U.S., including the Dakotas, Nebraska, southern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Cities including Fargo, N.D., Valentine and McCook, Neb., Minneapolis, and La Crosse, Wis. will need to be on the lookout for strong storms later today and tonight.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place for portions of eastern Wyoming.
The building heat and humidity will also result in some storms popping up across the central and southern High Plains this afternoon and evening. A handful of storms could become severe from eastern Colorado and western Kansas southward into the Texas Panhandle.
Make sure to frequently check WeatherBug for updates, as a watch can quickly turn into a warning upon imminent danger. It is important to stay prepared for active weather. Make sure you know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to take place, whereas a warning means severe weather is imminent and you need to act fast to prevent damage to property or even loss of life. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”