A Significant Spring Storm Impacting the Central U.S. This Week

A significant late-season winter storm will bring an expanding area of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Further south, severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains into the southern Great Lakes. A multi-day excessive rain and flooding event will impact the Ozarks into the Ohio Valley through Saturday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 1:46:27 am CDT

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Flood Threat Returns This Week

Cooler This Weekend

Severe Weather Safety At Night

Storm chances will return early Wednesday morning as a cold front moves east across the region. By 3 AM, the cold front will be entering our region, igniting a few thunderstorms as it moves east. By 6 AM, the cold front is expected to be along the I-35 corridor with a greater potential for strong to severe storms. Storms will continue moving east through the morning. The main threats will be large hail and damaging winds, however, an tornado cannot be discounted.

A bit of a lull expected in storm coverage is expected Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night before midnight. However, additional strong to severe storms are expected to develop after midnight, particularly along and north of I-20. Very large hail will likely be the main hazard along with damaging winds. The tornado threat will be low, but not zero.

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms, some strong to severe, are expected through the end of the week. Periodic heavy rain will likely lead to isolated flooding issues, particularly east of I-35 and north of I-20. The greatest flood threat is Friday and Friday night. Remember to keep up with the latest forecasts for your area and have a way to receive severe weather warnings (TV, smart phone, radio, weather radio).

A front will bring a cool-down to the region this weekend with highs in the 60s primarily. After the active week ahead, below normal temperatures and precipitation are favored this weekend through next week.

With severe weather in the forecast during the overnight hours, make sure you have a method of receiving warnings that can wake you up so you can seek proper shelter. Ensure your phone is charges, Do Not Disturb is off, and your Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled. Test your weather radio, and know where to go if a warning is issued for your location. Keep a flashlight, a sturdy pair of shoes, and extra clothes ready if needed.