Severe Thunderstorm Threat Expands Across the Plains and Other Regions Saturday
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across parts of western and central Oklahoma into northwest Texas Saturday afternoon and evening, with the greatest concern centered on large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few possible tornadoes. Storms are expected to form along a dryline as warm, humid air moves northward into the southern Plains. Some storms could become intense during the evening as atmospheric conditions become more favorable for rotating thunderstorms.

Additional scattered strong storms are also possible across portions of the Gulf Coast, Great Lakes, central High Plains, and parts of the Mid-Atlantic. In these regions, the primary threats will include isolated large hail and locally damaging winds. Heavy downpours and frequent lightning may accompany stronger storms as a cold front pushes eastward across the country. While not everyone will see severe weather, scattered storms may quickly intensify in localized areas during the afternoon and evening hours.