Severe storms, flash flooding to wallop central US into Memorial Day weekend.
The combination of warm and humid air in place, combined with storm systems moving out from the Rockies, will create an environment favorable for thunderstorms and severe weather.
The severe threat zone will continue across the Plains on Friday. The risk of severe storms will continue over some of the same areas hit by storms for much of this week.
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AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions Lead Meteorologist Phil Warren is concerned that storms will produce large hail and damaging wind gusts to 70 mph as well as some isolated tornadoes.
"The risk of tornadoes will be present with some of the strongest storms," Warren explained.
Large hail will pose a hazard to cars, windows, crops and livestock.
People should stay alert to weather bulletins and seek shelter indoors, preferably in an interior room, below ground or in a storm shelter.
Storms can continue into the overnight hours, creating an increased danger.
An additional hazard to the region will be the ongoing threat of flash flooding.
"Flash flooding will also be a major concern in locations that have already received heavy rainfall from thunderstorms earlier this week," according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Brett Rathbun.
Locations where individual storms merge into a larger storm complex or train will also be at risk for flash flooding.
The threat for daily showers and thunderstorms, some turning severe, will continue right through Memorial Day weekend.
On Saturday, the potential for severe thunderstorm on a more localized level will extend from central and coastal Texas to the middle part of the Mississippi Valley.
Rounds of severe weather are likely to continue over the Plains states through much of next week.
source: www.accuweather.com
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