A new storm system is set to develop in the Central Plains as one severe weather producer exits the East Coast. This system will trigger another round of severe thunderstorms, bringing strong winds, potential tornadoes, and heavy snow to different regions. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming weather events:
Impacted Areas and Timeline
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a “slight risk” (15% chance) for severe thunderstorms across a large area, including parts of the Plains and the Upper Mississippi River Valley. The risk extends into the following metro areas:
- Dallas
- Oklahoma City
- Saint Louis
- Kansas City
This severe weather event will begin late Tuesday, continuing into Tuesday night. Expect thunderstorms to develop late in the afternoon, starting from Nebraska and Central Texas, then shifting eastward toward Missouri and Oklahoma as the evening progresses.
Strong winds of 50 to 65 mph are possible during this event.
Heavy Snow in the Dakotas and Minnesota
In addition to the severe thunderstorms, the developing storm system will bring heavy snow to parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota. As the system pushes northeastward, it will continue moving into Canada by Wednesday.
Tornado and Severe Weather Risk on Wednesday
As the system continues to move east, the risk for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes will increase. The European model shows a bullish scenario for severe weather in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, with an elevated tornado risk.
Areas that were impacted on Tuesday will see a larger enhanced risk on Wednesday, with thunderstorms capable of producing strong winds of 50 to 65 mph or more.
The frontal boundary will push eastward and stall across the Lower Ohio Valley, further increasing the risk of tornado activity.
