A powerful storm causing a major pattern shift in the western and central United States will bring a full range of impactful weather conditions in its path, including the threat of severe thunderstorms.
A climate change can already be felt across the Plains and the Midwest as temperatures have soared in response to the impending storm. After breaking records for low temperatures in places like OmahaNebraska, at the start of last week, temperatures were expected to soar up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal this weekend, likely breaking records by Sunday.
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lincolnNebraska, is expected to have a high of 86 degrees on Sunday afternoon, breaking the daily record of 84 last set in 1915. The aforementioned Omaha is expected to reach 88 degrees, four degrees above the record of 84 from 1899. Record temperatures are also likely further east in cities like monks and City of the SiouxIowa.
This summer heat will act as one of the necessary ingredients for the development of severe thunderstorms late Sunday. In addition to abnormal heat, places like Sioux FallsSouth Dakota, Kansas Cityand Minneapolis will all face a similar threat in the event of severe weather.
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the same storm ready to produce widespread snow across the Intermountain West will encounter the upcoming heat, paving the way for the threat of severe weather.
All severe weather modes are possible late Sunday through Sunday evening, including hail, damaging wind gusts, localized flash flooding, and even a few tornadoes.
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A potentially dangerous aspect of this severe weather threat is that the majority of thunderstorm activity could occur after sunset. Having a way to receive severe weather warnings can mean the difference between life and death in rapidly changing situations like this.
Residents should be prepared and have a way to receive severe weather warnings throughout the night.
In addition to the threat of severe weather from Sunday evening to Sunday evening, the same storm will also bring strong gusts of wind to the central and southern plains. In these parched parts of the country, wildfire risk can reach extreme levels as wind gusts could approach a 90 mph AccuWeather Local StormMax™.
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“Gusty winds could be a concern for residents and travelers. Homeowners should ensure outdoor items are secure, while motorists should be on the lookout for dangerous crosswinds and dust that could reduce visibility,” said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Courtney Travis.
The storm will feature a second round of treacherous weather conditions on Monday, however, the threat area is expected to be concentrated further south. Residents of Texas, Oklahoma and potentially eastern Kansas will want to keep a close eye on forecasts for potentially disruptive rains and thunderstorms.
Any rain on the southern plains will be very beneficial on Monday as the region again faces a long stretch of dry weather. However, some unwanted repercussions may be in store, as similar serious threats might arise. Residents of cities from Austin, TX potentially all the way to Tulsa, Oklahoma will want to watch the forecast closely, especially in the afternoon and evening.
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The most widespread impact of this storm in the southern United States will likely be downpours. Although localized flooding issues are possible in parts of Texas and Oklahoma, most of the rain will likely benefit the drought-affected area.
Conditions should begin to calm across the plains by Tuesday as the storm moves east. In its wake, much cooler conditions are expected mid-week.
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