Top Weather Stories for April 20, 2018

Here are some of the top weather stories for Friday, April 20th, 2018: Severe Weather from the South to Southeast Severe weather is expected across the part of the South today and threat will shift east through the weekend.  Storms that turn severe could produce heavy rain, damaging wind, large hail an isolated. Rain totals could measure up to 4 inches across some areas of the South and Southeast.

🚨#BREAKING There is now a slight risk of severe weather over a small part of the Llano Estacado area of eastern New Mexico and Texas today. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes will be possible. #Weather #NMwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/vyFLYaJmQq

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) April 20, 2018

Lingering Fire Threat Red Flag Warnings are active across parts of New Mexico and Texas as there areas expect to deal with strong wind, warmth and relatively dry weather today. Wind could gust past 60 mph.

Yikes! The #SkipperIslandFire in Colorado has forced local authorities to close down I-70 because flames have jumped the highway! It's one of several fires that are burning in the state. #Cowx pic.twitter.com/YF1w06UD1L

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) April 19, 2018

Eastern Chill, Western Warmth The longer term weather pattern for the end of April will likely below normal conditions to the eastern United States and warmer conditions to the western United States.

Temperature Outlook for April 24th - 28th, 2018 pic.twitter.com/WZqTElM4cp

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) April 20, 2018

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