Severe Storm Threats Expand Before Midweek Cooldown
Severe Storm Threats Expand Before Midweek Cooldown
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Dense fog is affecting parts of the Florida Panhandle along I-75 early in the day, but forecasters expect it to clear by about 9 a.m.
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In the Kansas City area, Saturday’s storms are expected to organize into a line northwest of the metro after 6 p.m. and move east overnight; rain and storms could continue into Sunday morning, producing a wet start to the day.
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Greenville-area storms on Monday are expected to develop after 2 p.m., with the greatest risk between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; forecasters warned of possible travel delays along I-85 during the evening commute.
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In the Carolinas, a cold-air wedge is expected to develop east of the mountains overnight, potentially lowering temperatures by 10 to 20 degrees from Tuesday levels and bringing humidity down substantially.
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The South Plains already experienced storm impacts, including high winds, hail, heavy rainfall and a flood warning in parts of Cochran County late in the afternoon.
A dangerous storm system is targeting much of the South and Plains through midweek, with the greatest risks in Florida, the Southeast, South Plains and Kansas City. National Weather Service forecasters warn of damaging wind gusts, large hail, heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly during Monday and Tuesday evening commutes. A cold front arriving mid-week will flip the pattern, dropping temperatures from the 90s into the 60s and 70s while humidity plummets.
The Southeast faces its most dangerous window Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings, with Greenville-area storms expected after 2 p.m. and peak risk between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to 2 News. Kansas City will see organized storm activity Saturday after 6 p.m., while the South Plains already experienced wind gusts, hail and heavy rain with a flood warning in parts of Cochran County.
Monday Storm Threat Targets Evening Commutes
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop across the Southeast on Monday afternoon, with the most intense activity between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to Charlotte Observer. National Weather Service warned of 40 mph wind gusts in Warren County, with alerts in effect until 7 p.m. Similar threats extend along I-85 in the Greenville area, where travelers should expect significant delays.
Kansas City Faces Weekend Storm Organization
Saturday's storms in the Kansas City area will organize into a line northwest of the metro after 6 p.m., moving eastward overnight. Rain and thunderstorms could persist into Sunday morning, creating a wet start to the weekend. The system may produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall across the region before pushing east.
South Plains Sees Extreme Wind and Hail Risk
The South Plains, particularly around Lubbock, faces winds exceeding 60 mph and hail approaching one inch in diameter. The region already saw storm impacts late Friday afternoon, including a flood warning issued for parts of Cochran County. The upper-level low and frontal boundaries creating this setup will maintain severe potential through Sunday.
Cold Front Brings Midweek Cooldown and Dry Air
A cold front moving through the middle of the week will usher in substantially cooler and drier conditions across affected areas. Temperatures will fall from the 90s into the 70s and 80s, with some locations dropping into the 60s and 70s as humidity declines significantly. In the Carolinas, a cold-air wedge developing east of the mountains Tuesday night could lower temperatures by 10 to 20 degrees, dramatically reducing moisture levels.
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