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Robust Storms Target The Plains and Great Lakes

July 14, 2019
UPDATED By WeatherBug's Chris Sayles and Erik Gates
Dangerous thunderstorms will continue to sweep across the country's midsection today. Hail the size of golf balls, wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, vivid lightning, torrential downpours and even a brief tornado are all on the menu.

A low pressure system and its associated cold front will be the main triggering mechanism for strong to severe thunderstorms to ignite later this afternoon and evening. The bullseye for severe weather will be found across the northeastern Texas, southeastern Oklahoma, and western Arkansas. Another hot spot for severe weather to take place today is extreme northeastern Wisconsin and northern Michigan. Dallas, Texas, Hugo, Okla., and Marquette, Mich. are just a few cities at risk today. 

This same system brought a round of dangerous weather to the northern Plains yesterday. A few tornadoes spun up near the Minnesota/North Dakota border with the most significant one across Clay, Minn. Ping pong ball sized hail also fell out of the sky in Bennett, S.D.

Severe weather threats will continue to be on the move tomorrow as the cold front transitions eastward. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms will erupt from the Ohio Valley through western New York State.

Remember that when you hear thunder, move indoors. Even if the sun is shining you are still close enough to be struck by lightning.

Also remember to heed warnings and do not cross roads that are flooded as the water could be deeper than you think.  Remember, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.” Swiftly moving water 6 inches deep can sweep you off your feet, while 1 to 2 feet of water will carry away most automobiles.