Plains and Ohio Valley Severe Weather Risk

news image
Special Stories
19 Mar 2020 7:00 AM
An intensifying Jet Stream, coupled with increasing instability, will aid in the development of severe thunderstorms for the Plains today (Thursday). The threat area from the Storm Prediction Center extends from Lake Michigan to the Rio Grande River in Texas. An enhanced slight risk includes areas from Indianapolis to Paducah and throughout much of Iowa. Large hail greater than the size of a quarter and wind gusts higher than 58 mph are the biggest concerns. Isolated tornadoes are also possible. A series of fronts will be in the region this afternoon and evening (Thursday). It will be the main focus for thunderstorms, along with a low pressure center.  A trough / dry line in the Central and Southern Plains will interact with upper level energy in the late afternoon and evening. As Jet Stream energy arrives and instability builds, severe storms will develop. WeatherNation will keep you up-to-date on-air and online. If you are in the severe weather risk areas, be sure to check back for the latest watches and warnings.  
All Weather News
More
Severe Storms Target the Front Range & Great Plains

Severe Storms Target the Front Range & Great Plains

Severe storms will continue to fire up off th

7 Jul 2025 12:25 AM
Eastern Pacific Remains Active

Eastern Pacific Remains Active

Following the prolific start to the season, t

7 Jul 2025 12:15 AM
Chantal Weakens After Making Landfall Sunday Morning

Chantal Weakens After Making Landfall Sunday Morning

Tropical Storm Chantal formed earlier Saturda

7 Jul 2025 12:15 AM
Severe Storms in the Midwest Continue To Spoil the Holiday Weekend

Severe Storms in the Midwest Continue To Spoil the Holiday Weekend

NORTHERN PLAINS - A frontal system delivered

7 Jul 2025 12:15 AM
Catastrophic Flooding in the Texas Hill Country

Catastrophic Flooding in the Texas Hill Country

Multiple Flash Flood Emergencies were issued

7 Jul 2025 12:15 AM
Hot Weather Brings a Shot at Storms Out East

Hot Weather Brings a Shot at Storms Out East

Guess who's back. The heat and humidity will

6 Jul 2025 10:20 AM
Near Seasonal Temperatures for Many Come July 4th!

Near Seasonal Temperatures for Many Come July 4th!

AAA is expecting over 70 million travelers to

4 Jul 2025 10:15 AM