Severe storms move through Plains overnight with threat for 85-mph winds, large hail
Because of the risk of potentially dangerous weather, several Severe Thunderstorm Watches were issued from the Plains to the Gulf Coast.
Plains face increased threat for severe weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watches have been issued for parts of the Plains ahead of storms with large hail and damaging winds.
Severe storms are plowing through the Plains and South, bringing the risk of destructive winds, large hail and possible tornadoes to the region overnight.
Because of the risk of potentially dangerous weather, several Severe Thunderstorm Watches were issued from the Plains to the Gulf Coast.
During the height of the storms, watch boxes stretched from South Dakota to Mississippi, with millions under the alerts.
The Storm Prediction Center received dozens of reports of severe weather across the region.
Firefighters in Oklahoma City responded to reports of a house fire that may have been caused by a lightning strike.
EXPLAINING FLOOD ALERTS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
In addition to the threats of hail and damaging winds, the FOX Forecast Center warned storms had the potential to produce heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding.
The threat of severe storms on Wednesday is expected to move northeastward and could impact the Twin Cities and communities in western Wisconsin and northern Iowa.