Daily Rounds of Storms on Deck for the North-Central U.S.

The north-central U.S. is going to remain in the crosshairs for repeated rounds of severe storms heading into the new week. The active weather pattern will raise the risk of large hail, damaging winds, and times of heavy rain. Here is what you need to know about the volatile forecast.

North-Central U.S. Remains Busy Spot for Storms

While widespread thunderstorm outbreaks are not expected, the north-central U.S. is not going to escape the frequent waves of moisture and storms. The threat of storms will move along the northern and eastern fringes of a heat dome that has set up over the southwestern corner of the U.S.

Some areas that have been relatively quiet the last few weeks will once again be reminded of the power of Mother Nature. For instance, North Dakota has only experienced five days of severe weather since the beginning of May. It has been even more docile in Minnesota with three days of severe weather since May 1. Both of these states will be under the gun for severe storms through Monday with the chances persisting in Minnesota well into Tuesday and Wednesday.

The storms are expected to pop up intermittently over the next few days. This means that some areas may miss the impacts entirely.

Father's Day was a stormy affair for a large part of Montana to Minnesota. The inclement conditions threatened outdoor activities throughout the day and into the evening hours. The line of storms was moving at a fast clip, helping to limit the risk of flash flooding.

Monday's Forecast Calls for More Storms

The storms will begin to move to the southwest as the week progresses. However, the north-central U.S. will remain in the impact zone for severe weather into Wednesday. As with the weekend activity, likely impacts include high winds, hail, and isolated tornadic activity.

The forecast models indicate two areas of concern on Monday afternoon and into the overnight hours. The first zone is predicted to set up over Nebraska while the second area will train over eastern South Dakota and into Wisconsin.

Looking at a few individual forecasts, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is expecting partly cloudy skies early with rain showers and thunderstorms igniting in the afternoon. Forecasters warn that some of the storm cells could pack severe impacts. It will be a breezy day with winds out of the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Temperatures will remain warm with a high of about 87 degrees. More rain and the threat of storms are expected overnight as lows fall to about 63 degrees.

Moving to the east, Minneapolis is bracing for scattered storms throughout the day and into the evening hours. The Twin Cities are forecast to reach the low 80s during the peak afternoon hours before falling into the mid 60s overnight. Winds will be out of the south at speeds of 10 to 15 mph.

By Tuesday, areas such as Grand Island, Nebraska, will be the epicenter for the storms to take root. This community is forecast to wake up to scattered storms to start the day. Calmer conditions will move in during the afternoon, however, more storms are on tap for the evening and overnight hours. Highs will reach the upper 70s before falling to about 63 degrees overnight.

Des Moines should also prepare for the threat of severe weather on Tuesday afternoon and evening. The largest metro area in Iowa is forecast to see a high of about 84 degrees and lows that slide into he upper 60s overnight.

As the storms slide farther south, places such as Kansas City will be in the line of fire by late Tuesday. Severe storms could become an issue under the cover of darkness on Tuesday and into early Wednesday. The city that straddles the Kansas and Missouri border should expect the storms to continue to roam the area during the Wednesday morning commute. Highs in the upper 80s on Tuesday will fall a few notches into the low 80s for Wednesday.

What to Expect for Wednesday's Forecast

The storm cells are forecast to dip farther to the south across the Plains, extending from northeastern Colorado over into southern Minnesota. The main area of action by Wednesday will be across the Midwest and the western Great Lakes.

St. Louis will be at the center of the activity by the middle of the week. The Arch City is forecast to see scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds will be whipping around from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Despite the clouds, highs will still climb into the upper 80s before falling into the upper 60s after the sun goes down.

Heading into the Great Lakes region, Chicago is in store for a messy Wednesday. The Windy City is predicted to see scattered thunderstorms in the morning that become more widespread by the latter part of the day. You can also expect winds out of the south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph, highs of about 77 degrees, and lows that settle in the mid 60s. The threat of storms will linger into the evening hours before finally moving to the east.

Detroit will also be in the impact zone for storms on Wednesday and into Thursday. Highs in the mid 80s on Wednesday will tumble to about 77 degrees the next day. Winds will also pick up on Tuesday, reaching up to 20 mph.

This unsettled pattern will be something that forecasters keep tabs on in the days ahead. Stay tuned for more updates.

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