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UPDATED By WeatherBug Sr. Meteorologist, James West
Robust storms will be rumbling through the northern Plains into the Midwest tonight, and will linger into Tuesday.
An upper-level disturbance will be the source of a stormy night in the northern Plains and central Mississippi Valley. Showers and thunderstorms will begin to flare during the evening, but heftier storms will hold off until the overnight hours.
Cities such as Des Moines, Ottumwa and Iowa City, Iowa, are at the center for the strongest storms this evening. The greatest risk is large hail, but damaging winds become an even greater risk in the overnight hours. These storms will continue through Tuesday morning, bringing a flash flooding and wind threat to the central Plains and central Mississippi Valley.
If today wasn’t enough, severe storms will be more widespread Tuesday. From the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, strong to severe thunderstorms could potentially make a mess of the morning commute. From Scottsbluff and Omaha, Neb., to St. Louis and Peoria, Ill., the biggest threats are potentially dangerous winds and hail for any storms that develop.
Keep in mind that lightning is one of Mother Nature’s most dangerous tools in her arsenal. If you hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors” because it could save your life.
Not only that, but flash flooding is just as deadly as lightning. Just 6 inches of rain is all that it will take to sweep away a car. So, if you come across a flooded roadway it’s always best to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”