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By Joe Edwards
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Severe storms are threatening parts of the Southern Plains and Midwest Tuesday, with forecasters warning of large hail, damaging winds and flash flooding.
National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas have issued a series of alerts highlighting a significant threat from intense thunderstorms.
Why It Matters
The severe weather carries a dual threat of property damage and flooding.
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The NWS warned that flying debris from severe thunderstorms will threaten people caught without shelter, and could cause considerable damage to roofs, windows and vehicles. It added that extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
The agency also warned that flooding and heavy rainfall could occur across numerous regions, and urged motorists not to drive through flooded areas.
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What To Know
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place on Tuesday morning for parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas, with the NWS warning of scattered gusts of up to 70 miles per hour and the possibility of frequent lightning.
The NWS office in Norman, Oklahoma, reported that hail as large as baseballs could occur. The agency also warned that hail could cause damage to roofs, sidings and trees in parts of northern Texas.
"Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings," the NWS said.
Flood watches are also in place for these five states on Tuesday morning.
The NWS warned that excessive runoff could result in the flooding of rivers, streams, and creeks, as well as other low-lying, flood-prone locations.
Up to seven inches of rain could fall in some of the affected areas.
"Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop," the NWS said.
What People Are Saying
The NWS forecast office at Norman, Oklahoma, wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas until 10 AM CDT."
The NWS wrote on X: "Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast over north Texas into Oklahoma Tuesday. Locally catastrophic flooding will be possible across portions of southwest Oklahoma. Flood Watches have been issued. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible within a broad swath from the lower Great Lakes to the southern High Plains Tuesday afternoon into the evening."
Weather analyst Ryan Hall wrote on X on Monday: "Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Mangum OK, Granite OK and Blair OK until 9 p.m. CDT. This DESTRUCTIVE STORM will contain baseball sized hail! Seek Shelter!"
What Happens Next
Severe weather is forecast to persist throughout the week, affecting a sizeable portion of the U.S. from Texas to New York and Pennsylvania.
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