The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Strong tornadoes possible in central US
Start your day with the latest weather news – The threat of tornadoes is increasing today for millions in the Great Plains as parts of the Deep South also face a risk of severe weather.
Central and southern Plains face threat of strong to severe storms Thursday
Another busy day for severe weather is expected Thursday as a potent upper-level disturbance moves out from the Rockies. The day will feature two main rounds of severe weather.
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Strong tornadoes, large hail possible in central US
Dangerous storms are expected to develop in the Great Plains on Thursday, bringing with them the chance of significant tornadoes and very large hail. The highest likelihood of this type of weather is concentrated in Kansas and Oklahoma, but severe weather is possible from South Dakota to Texas. People living in this area should stay weather aware today and have multiple ways to get weather alerts.
A secondary area of severe weather concern is located in the Deep South in a swath that stretches from Louisiana eastward to Florida. Damaging wind and hail are the primary threats with storms that develop in this area.
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Things to know
- How to find your tornado safe place
- Buzzwords you might hear during severe weather
- Watch vs. Warning: What’s the difference?
- Download the FOX Weather app to get weather alerts
Flooding rain possible in several parts of US
Days of heavy rain in coastal Texas have resulted in some reports of minor flooding. Now, attention is turning to parts of the Deep South and the Great Plains, where storms could dump several inches of rain Thursday. The risk of flooding will continue to be part of the country’s weather story through the weekend.
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Powerful sun storm could bring northern lights farther south
A geomagnetic storm hitting the Earth this week could cause the aurora borealis to be seen a bit farther south than usual. A G3-level storm (out of 5 levels) is forecast Thursday, which could cause the northern lights to be seen as far south as Iowa, New York and Wyoming.
Northern lights are possible for many Americans across the northern US this week
Hayden Planetarium Astronomer Joe Rao joins FOX Weather to discuss how a powerful sun storm will cause multiple states across the United Staes to see northern lights.
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