--- title: Severe Storms Target the Plains, Upper Midwest | WeatherBug | WeatherBug description: A cold front will help fuel robust thunderstorms across the Plains and Upper Midwest today. canonical: https://www.weatherbug.com/news/Severe-Storms-Target-the-Plains,-Upper-Midwest og:title: Severe Storms Target the Plains, Upper Midwest | WeatherBug | WeatherBug og:description: A cold front will help fuel robust thunderstorms across the Plains and Upper Midwest today. og:url: https://www.weatherbug.com/news/Severe-Storms-Target-the-Plains,-Upper-Midwest og:site_name: WeatherBug og:locale: en_US og:image: https://cms-assets-con.cdn.weatherbug.net/assets/contentitems/a8/a80b4ed9-3491-46f2-848e-264cd8186b50/52e0ce98-d40a-4283-82d1-d0fe816ebf4b/9100cb83-5340-40c0-b3fe-b9331530c28a.jpg og:image:width: 800 og:image:height: 600 og:image:alt: Today's Severe Weather Outlook og:type: article article:published_time: 2025-07-24T02:29:14Z article:modified_time: 2025-07-24T02:29:14Z article:author: By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Rob Miller article:tag: flood article:tag: hail article:tag: map article:tag: maps article:tag: Midwest article:tag: Plains article:tag: severe article:tag: storms article:tag: tornado article:tag: wind twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Severe Storms Target the Plains, Upper Midwest | WeatherBug twitter:description: A cold front will help fuel robust thunderstorms across the Plains and Upper Midwest today. twitter:image: https://cms-assets-con.cdn.weatherbug.net/assets/contentitems/a8/a80b4ed9-3491-46f2-848e-264cd8186b50/52e0ce98-d40a-4283-82d1-d0fe816ebf4b/9100cb83-5340-40c0-b3fe-b9331530c28a.jpg --- [](/weather-forecast/now) [Missing translation for key: backTo forecast](/weather-forecast/now) # Severe Storms Target the Plains, Upper Midwest July 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM EDT By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Rob Miller  A cold front will help fuel robust thunderstorms across the Plains and Upper Midwest today. This cold front will stretch from the northern Great Lakes into the central Plains and will help separate two distinct air masses. To the south, a warm and humid air mass will be found, while a cooler and drier air mass is in place to the north. Add in some upper-level disturbances and the ingredients are in place for the threat of severe weather this afternoon and evening. As such, the government's Storm Prediction Center has place two areas in a **_Slight Risk_** for severe weather today. The first stretches across northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, northwestern Iowa, southern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The other is centered over southeastern Montana, northeastern Wyoming and far western South Dakota. A **Severe Thunderstorm Watch** is in effect for eastern Nebraska. The main threats from thunderstorms will be wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and heavy downpours. However, large hail and even an isolated tornado will be possible. Cities at risk include Sheridan, Wyo., Rapid City, S.D., Norfolk, Neb., Sioux Falls, S.D., Minneapolis and Duluth, Minn., and Marquette, Mich. There will also be a flood risk across portions of northern Wisconsin, northwestern Missouri and eastern Kansas where **Flood Watches** have been issued. Localized rain amounts of 1 to 3 inches will be possible. Make sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A “watch” means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A “warning” means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe. The best way to remain safe is to stay prepared and informed about your local weather. Have a severe weather kit packed with a battery-operated radio, water, and non-perishable food items should you be without power for long periods of time. Also, check the WeatherBug app frequently for any updates on today's severe weather. 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\r\nThis cold front will stretch from the northern Great Lakes into the central Plains and will help separate two distinct air masses. To the south, a warm and humid air mass will be found, while a cooler and drier air mass is in place to the north. Add in some upper-level disturbances and the ingredients are in place for the threat of severe weather this afternoon and evening. 
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\r\nAs such, the government's Storm Prediction Center has place two areas in a Slight Risk for severe weather today. The first stretches across northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, northwestern Iowa, southern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The other is centered over southeastern Montana, northeastern Wyoming and far western South Dakota.
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\r\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for eastern Nebraska. 
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\r\nThe main threats from thunderstorms will be wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and heavy downpours. However, large hail and even an isolated tornado will be possible. Cities at risk include Sheridan, Wyo., Rapid City, S.D., Norfolk, Neb., Sioux Falls, S.D., Minneapolis and Duluth, Minn., and Marquette, Mich. 
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\r\nThere will also be a flood risk across portions of northern Wisconsin, northwestern Missouri and eastern Kansas where Flood Watches have been issued. Localized rain amounts of 1 to 3 inches will be possible. 
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\r\nMake sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A “watch” means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A “warning” means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe.
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