The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Cold front sweeping US could create severe storms
Start your day with the latest weather news – A strong cold front that is moving across the country the rest of the week could bring with it heavy rain and severe weather.
Severe threat spreading across Southern Plains to end the week
By Thursday morning, a cold front is expected to stretch roughly from Minnesota south towards the Texas Panhandle. Once again, showers and thuderstorms will be ongoing, with a few severe storms possible.
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Strong storms possible as potent cold front sweeps country
A cold front traversing the country the rest of this week could bring with it the potential for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms. The strongest of Thursday’s storms will be concentrated in the Upper Midwest and in parts of Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Tornadoes, damaging wind and hail are possible with severe storms in these areas.
Friday’s forecast features an increased risk of severe weather in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
(FOX Weather)
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(Angel Boggs / FOX Weather)
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