Storms have been rumbling through the plains early Wednesday. The strongest storms kicked out hailstones 1-2 inches in diameter Wednesday morning! That will be an appetizer for the severe threat unfolding for the rest of the day (and week...)

THE CAUSE

A fairly meager front will slide into the area as temperatures climb once again this afternoon. With some areas, closing in on record highs, it doesn't take much of a front to cause problems. As that warm air runs into the frontal boundary, storms are expected to fill in from north to south throughout the day.

The Threats

Hail was easy to come by Wednesay morning, but all threats will be on the table this afternoon. Any storms that manage to remain discrete will be capable of producing a tornado. Damaging winds could threaten just about anyone that has a storm this afternoon, along with large hail.

Timing

The coverage is only going to increase this afternoon. Watch our in-house model fill in thunderstorms all the way down to Dallas later today