Strong Winds, Temperature Changes, and Severe Storms

Monday in Texas brought us record-breaking heat, and Tuesday, more records could fall. This high heat has been fuel for strong thunderstorms Tuesday in the south.

The Storm Prediction Center has dropped to a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe weather across portions of east Texas and Louisiana through Wednesday morning.

So what's causing this active weather aside from hot temperatures? An upper-level trough has been swinging across the country from the north-central U.S. to the Ozarks and into the Middle Atlantic and northeast tomorrow and Thursday. This upper level trough has been accompanied by a surface front. With this trough moving through, the winds behind the system will bring in high winds.

Wind alerts have been issued through Wednesday across the central U.S. Gusts up to 50 mph.

Here's a look at some of the forecasted wind gusts across the Plains and into the Gulf Coast.

With strong winds, ongoing drought, and low relative humidity, there is critical fire danger across south Texas on Wednesday. There is also a red flag warning for these regions too. So be sure to avoid outdoor burning on Wednesday.

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