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Severe Weather Continues to Threaten Southern Plains and Central U.S.

Flash flooding and severe storms with hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes persist, affecting millions from Texas to Arkansas.

Overview

  • Catastrophic flash flooding is expected in parts of Oklahoma as saturated ground exacerbates risks from repeated heavy rainfall.
  • Severe storm and flood watches remain active across the Southern Plains and Central U.S., with threats extending from Texas to Arkansas.
  • Tuesday saw reports of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes across 10 states, with Oklahoma and Missouri experiencing significant impacts.
  • The storm system, fueled by a clash of Gulf air and a sharp dryline, continues to produce dangerous supercells and successive rounds of storms.
  • Emergency management agencies are urging residents to remain alert, follow warnings, and prepare for potential power outages and evacuations.