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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe storms to continue as calendar turns to June
Friday offered a break from thunderstorms in the Plains. The stormy corridor shifted back into the Plains on Saturday. Unfortunately for storm-weary residents, AccuWeather meteorologists say that more severe weather is on the way. Thunderstorms that are expected to form in southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma on Saturday night will dive southward into Sunday morning. This could give residents of places like Oklahoma City an early wakeup call. From there, the storms will lose some of their intensity and may largely fall apart as they head toward Dallas by mid-morning on the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ However, storms are likely to redevelop Sunday afternoon. While they could form as far north as Dallas, they can be a bit more numerous farther to the south. The focus will be in Texas, with cities such as Waco, Austin and Houston all in the risk zone for Sunday afternoon and evening. Hail, flooding and isolated tornadoes will all be possible. A much wider expanse of real estate will be at risk for severe weather on Monday. "A dynamic pair of storms set to march into the western United States this weekend are expected to work in tandem to prompt a risk for severe weather across the center of the nation on Monday, with hail, damaging winds and the potential for a few tornadoes being the main concerns," explained AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham. Other factors will come together to continue the severe weather into Tuesday and Wednesday. A fast-moving river of air in the upper atmosphere, known as the jet stream, will begin to strengthen over the Plains. In addition, warm and humid air will be flowing northward from the Gulf. A cold front moving eastward will also act as focusing mechanism for the thunderstorms. The cold front will collide with a preceding warm air mass. This difference in temperature will be another ingredient for the severe storms. The severe risk on Tuesday will extend from southwestern Wisconsin and western Illinois southwestward to northern Texas on Tuesday. This will be east of the area at risk the previous day. The front will continue eastward on Wednesday. One difference on Wednesday will be a loss of some of the energy in the atmosphere. While the initial energy weakens, a new storm will be moving into the southern Plains. "Another wave of low pressure is expected to roll out of the Rockies and into the central United States into midweek, which can keep the risk for severe weather in place across the center of the nation," said Buckingham. Even in the absence of severe weather, that new area of low pressure moving along the front will enhance rainfall. In parts of this area, the rainfall will help to alleviate a developing drought. Meanwhile, other places such as central and southern Missouri, southeastern Kansas and Oklahoma have had rainfall well above the historical average in May. For example, Springfield, Missouri, has received 7.57 inches of rain. Well over half of that came in just a three-day span. Therefore, some rivers and streams may be be elevated and any excessive rain could cause localized flooding. Showers and thunderstorms will continue to progress eastward to end the week. Meanwhile, the next cold front will be moving into the Plains by next weekend. AccuWeather meteorologists will continue to monitor any potential for severe weather with that front in the coming days. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Alert Day for Friday; stormy end of the week for Maryland
A turbulent end to the work week will give way to a stretch of sunny, warmer days beginning Sunday, offering a much-needed break from recent unsettled weather. Skies will remain mostly cloudy overnight Thursday, with temperatures holding in the 60s. A disturbance tracking south of the area will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms to parts of Southern Maryland later tonight and into early Friday morning. Areas north, including Baltimore, should stay dry to start the day Friday with continued cloud cover. An ALERT DAY has been issued for Friday afternoon through Friday night, as another round of storms is expected to move through the region. Some storms may become severe, with the potential for damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, hail, and frequent lightning. Southern Maryland faces a low-end risk for isolated tornadoes. Rain chances linger into Friday night and early Saturday as the final disturbance in the series moves through late Saturday morning into the afternoon. While showers and thunderstorms will be possible, forecasters emphasize Saturday will not be a total washout. Highs will stay on the cooler side, topping out in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. Sunshine returns on Sunday, accompanied by a breeze and pleasant highs in the low to mid-70s—a picture-perfect day for outdoor plans. The warming trend continues into next week. Monday and Tuesday will feature dry conditions and plenty of sunshine, with highs climbing through the 70s into the low 80s. Temperatures will peak midweek, with mid-80s expected Wednesday and upper 80s Thursday ahead of an approaching cold front, which could bring another chance for storms late in the day.
CBS News
12-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Severe storms, flood watch across South Florida prompt Monday NEXT Weather Alert
South Florida is under a NEXT Weather Alert on Monday as a powerful line of strong to severe storms threatens to drench the region with up to 6 inches of rain, gusty winds and the risk of isolated tornadoes. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch beginning early Monday morning, with storms expected to reach the Florida Keys by 6 a.m. and the East Coast metro areas by around 8 a.m. The most intense period of storms is expected between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., moving west to east through the region. The NEXT Weather team warns of very heavy rainfall rates, which could cause roadways to flood quickly. Gusty winds may lead to localized damage, and there's also the chance that a brief tornado could spin up as the storms roll through. Officials are urging drivers to stay off flooded roads and to monitor alerts throughout the day. More storms possible Monday afternoon and evening A brief lull in activity may arrive by midday as the initial line of storms moves offshore. However, the atmosphere could recharge during the afternoon, with more scattered showers and storms possible between noon and 3 p.m. If enough sunshine breaks through, new storms may redevelop in the late afternoon and evening hours. The flood risk will remain elevated through the evening, particularly in areas already soaked by morning rainfall. Storms are forecast to taper off late Monday night, with only isolated showers expected into Tuesday morning. The NEXT Weather Alert is expected to expire early Tuesday as drier air arrives, reducing rain chances and bringing more stable weather conditions through the remainder of the week.
