Pockets Of Storms Rumble Across Central U.S.

A developing disturbance will be responsible for several days of severe weather from the Plains to the East Coast.

Over the course of the next few days, a large upper-level trough will strengthen as it moves eastward from the northern Rockies to the Midwest and Great Lakes. As it interacts with warm and humid air, pockets of strong to severe storms will develop this afternoon through tonight.

The Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk highlighting the greatest chance for severe weather in the east-central Plains today, which covers southeastern Nebraska, northeastern Kansas, southwestern Iowa, and northwestern Missouri. This includes Ohama and Lincoln, Neb. and Kansas City.

Hail and gusty winds will be the main threats with today's storms, but a couple of tornadoes could also develop in the central Plains. More isolated severe storms will be possible across the rest of the northern and central Plains and parts of the northern and central Rockies.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the east-central Plains, including cities such as Salina, Kan., Kansas City, and Omaha, Neb.

As the severe thunderstorm threat shifts eastward, much of the Midwest will have the chance to see stormy weather on Thursday. Illinois, Missouri, and southeastern Iowa have the best chances for storms on Thursday.

Locally heavy rainfall is possible within thunderstorms today and Thursday, with up to 1 to 3 inches of rain possible. There are Flash Flood Watches in place across most of northern and central Missouri at this time. Remember, if you approach a flooded roadway, it is always best to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”

Have a severe weather plan in place in case severe weather strikes your area. Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Stay Indoors!"