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Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds in the Central Plains; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Lower Mississippi Valley

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected across the Central Plains into the Mid Missouri Valley. Widespread precipitation and heavy mountain snow will continue across the Northwest. Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening from parts of east Texas into Louisiana. Heavy rainfall is likely tonight across eastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Read More >

ND Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week: April 22 through April 26, 2024
Monday
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  Thursday   
Friday
   Severe Thunderstorms   
  Tornadoes 
Tornado Drill
  Lightning 
   Flash Flooding

 

Get Indoors!
The Deadly Danger Of Lightning!

On average there are 47 deaths each year in the United States resulting from lightning strikes. If you are outside and can hear thunder, you are in danger of being struck!

Lightning can strike as far as 15 miles from any rain falling with the thunderstorm.