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A new storm system is set to affect the US, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center highlighting areas from the US-Mexico border to the Ohio Valley for increased storm risk. The main concerns are hail, damaging winds, and flooding, although a few tornadoes have not been ruled out. Weather watches have been issued till after sunset for eastern Oklahoma, western Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas; the slow-moving nature of the cold front that has recently caused heavy rainfall over the Ohio Valley could result in a risk of flooding.
Severe Weather Warning: Lower Ohio Valley to Texarkana Threatened
A storm system is generating severe weather threats from the Lower Ohio Valley to the Texarkana region. As one storm system departs, another follows, threatening 1,000-miles of the nation this Thursday.
US-Mexico Border to Ohio Valley Under Severe Storm Risk
The NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center highlights states from the U.S.–Mexico border to the Ohio Valley for an elevated storm threat. The highest risk areas include parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Severe Weather Alerts: Hail, Damaging Winds, Flooding Main Concerns
Unlike past events, the FOX Forecast Center warns of severe weather risks this Thursday, including hail, damaging winds, and flooding. Tornadoes remain a potential threat in high-risk areas, particularly in St. Louis and parts of western Kentucky.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued in Key Areas
Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been declared for central and southern Illinois, southeast Kansas, and central and southern Missouri until 8 p.m. CDT today. Additional alerts for eastern Oklahoma, western Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas remain in effect till sunset.
Storm’s Slow Progression, Cold Front Could Trigger Flooding
The slow-moving nature of the cold front and recent heavy rain over the Ohio Valley combine to increase the chance of flooding. Computer forecast models predict 2-3 inches of rain over Texas by week’s end.
Recent Tornado Spotted in Rural Illinois
Video footage from Greenfield, Illinois, shows a probable tornado in rural farmland. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for the region, with the storm moving east at 30 mph. So far, this is the only confirmed tornado, with most damage reports from strong winds or hail in Missouri and Illinois.
Cold Front Ushers in Refreshing, Unseasonably Chilly Air
The cold front will usher in unusually cold air for mid-April, making areas used to highs in the 70s and 80s struggle to reach the 60s. This cooler, drier air is expected to reach the Gulf Coast’s Interstate 10 corridor by next week, with New Orleans likely seeing a couple of days of lower 70s highs.
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