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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Rain may intensify late this afternoon through tonight over the far south central and into southeast North Dakota. Never drive through a flooded road. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather in the far southwest Sunday, with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for much of the rest of southwest and south central North Dakota. The main threats will be large hail and damaging winds.