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Severe Weather Threatens Great Plains Overnight
October 4, 2023 at 01:11 AM EDT
UPDATED By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Christian Sayles
Although nighttime has come, dangerous thunderstorms remain possible overnight across the Plains. Damaging winds and hail are the main concerns, but isolated tornado activity cannot be ruled out either.
A cold front continuing to sweep across a sizzling environment will be the catalyst for thunderstorms overnight. There is still enough fuel that has been untapped for these storms to pack a punch across the Great Plains.
The government’s Storm Prediction Center has a large swath of a Slight Risk for severe weather from southwestern Texas to southwestern Minnesota and southeastern South Dakota. Salina, Kan., Lincoln, Neb., Sioux City, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, S.D., are all included.
Isolated strong storms will be possible across the Great Plains tonight even outside of the main area. This includes cities such as Omaha, Neb., Wichita, Kan., the western suburbs of Oklahoma City and Abilene, Texas.
Regardless of the location, be sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they be issued for your location. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather, and you should have a plan in place for acting. However, a warning means that severe weather has been indicated and you will need to act fast to protect yourself and your property.
Be sure to check the WeatherBug website frequently for updates. Also, download the mobile app and check your local news for any immediate or rapidly changing weather. Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"
A cold front continuing to sweep across a sizzling environment will be the catalyst for thunderstorms overnight. There is still enough fuel that has been untapped for these storms to pack a punch across the Great Plains.
The government’s Storm Prediction Center has a large swath of a Slight Risk for severe weather from southwestern Texas to southwestern Minnesota and southeastern South Dakota. Salina, Kan., Lincoln, Neb., Sioux City, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, S.D., are all included.
Isolated strong storms will be possible across the Great Plains tonight even outside of the main area. This includes cities such as Omaha, Neb., Wichita, Kan., the western suburbs of Oklahoma City and Abilene, Texas.
Regardless of the location, be sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they be issued for your location. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather, and you should have a plan in place for acting. However, a warning means that severe weather has been indicated and you will need to act fast to protect yourself and your property.
Be sure to check the WeatherBug website frequently for updates. Also, download the mobile app and check your local news for any immediate or rapidly changing weather. Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"