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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 >

It's going to be a warm one out there the next two afternoons with high temperatures climbing back above normal (90s in most locations). Storm chances return tonight (about a 10-30% chance), with a few severe storms not out of the question. A better chance for thunderstorms (and severe weather) anticipated Thursday night (60-70%). Cooler weather will settle in for the end of the week with high temperatures closer to 80 both Friday and Saturday afternoons.
A few thunderstorms (some of which could be marginally severe) may impact the local area this evening/tonight.
There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms across the local area late Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours. Hail to the size of ping pong balls and damaging wind gusts near 60 MPH will be the primary concerns, although localized heavy rainfall will also be possible.