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Severe Weather Outlook for MONDAY

Expecting more in the way of cloud cover across the region today, with an area of scattered showers and storms looking to push east with time. Winds turn more southeasterly with time, with speeds reaching 15 to 20 MPH. High temperatures today are forecast to reach the mid 70s for most locations. Later this evening, especially closer to and after midnight, another chance for storms will spread across the region, lingering into Monday morning. Hotter temperatures are expected for Monday, with lower 80s in the north to around 100 degrees in the south. Along with the warmer temperatures, winds will also be increasing, with southerly winds of 20 to 30 MPH expected. Late in the day Monday and on through the overnight hours, another chance for thunderstorms returns, and some of these storms could be strong to severe. Scattered storm chances are expected to continue on through the middle of the week. Tuesday highs are again in the 80s and 90s, with slightly cooler temps on Wednesday in the mid to upper 80s.

Chances for strong to severe thunderstorms look to return to region on Monday, with the best chances looking to be focused during the late afternoon on into the overnight hours. The primary hazards are hail near the size of golf balls, wind gusts near 70 MPH, isolated tornadoes and locally heavy rain.