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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.

Damage to Maurices clothing is shown in Ada, Okla., after severe weather passed the area, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (Richard R. Barron/The ADA News via AP)
A stock image shows a tornado in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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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.