Severe Weather Makes a Comeback in the Central U.S. Heading Into the Weekend

Severe weather is making a comeback in the central U.S. this weekend, raising the threat of flooding despite the beneficial relief from the drought. Read on for the details of the impending storms heading into the weekend.

Thunderstorms Forecast to Erupt Again Across the Plains and the Midwest

Thunderstorms will make a return to the Plains and the Midwest in the days ahead. Communities that see repeated rounds of rain will be under the threat of flash flooding. Many areas of the nation's heartland are dealing with swollen rivers and saturated ground because of the active weather pattern as of late.

The Plains and the Midwest enjoyed a short break from the storm onslaught on Thursday and Friday. Nearly 300 incidents of severe weather occurred on Wednesday in this part of the country. The bulk of the reports came at the hands of high winds. There were also over 20 reports of tornadoes. This number could increase after storm surveyors assess the damage.

The line of severe storms shifted to the east on Thursday, giving the central U.S. a chance to catch its breath before the atmosphere reloads and strikes again. A storm ejecting out of the Rockies this weekend will result in the chance of severe impacts in a zone from the High Plains to the Ohio Valley.

The threat of damaging thunderstorms will stretch from southeastern Wyoming and eastern Colorado to the east into southwestern Iowa and western Missouri. The potential impact zone includes most of Nebraska and Kansas, as well as the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles.

A higher concentration of storms is predicted to train over the northeastern corner of Colorado through central Nebraska and far eastern Kansas. Forecasters are warning that winds could gust up to 90 mph. There is a chance that tornadoes could spin up within the most potent storm cells. Those in the line of fire should also be prepared for large hail.