Possible Severe Weather for the High Plains
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Severe thunderstorms, due to a upper level low, will be possible for the high plains. A slight risk of severe weather exists for southern areas of South Dakota and northern areas of Nebraska. This means numerous severe thunderstorms could be seen today. A marginal risk of severe weather exists right outside of the slight area. Cities in this region could see isolated severe thunderstorms for today.
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The cities in the 15 percent risk might see winds around 60-70 mph. The cities in the 5 percent risk could see winds around 58 mph.
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The cities in the 15 percent risk might see hail from 1-2 inches in diameter. In the hatched area, cities could see hail above 2 inches in diameter. The cities in the 5 percent risk could see hail up to 1 inch in diameter.
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There is also a 2 percent tornado risk for today. Although the percentage is very low, it is still above zero percent. This means tornadoes are very possible today.
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Strong storms will be pushing through South Dakota and Nebraska all day before slowly dissipating overnight.
For WeatherNation -Meteorologist
Shelly Lindblade