Powerful Thunderstorms in Central US: Stay Safe with Safety Preparations

Strong thunderstorms will likely explode in the next few days, and the central United States is preparing for their effects. These storms might produce strong gusts, enormous hail, and flash flooding. A dome of high pressure firmly in place over the Four Corners and southern Plains regions and controlling the storms' paths across the country's middle is impacting the weather pattern.

Scorching Temperatures and the "Heat Dome"

Extreme temperatures and high humidity in the southern Plains have occurred due to the prolonged heat dome. Due to the extreme heat and high humidity, thunderstorms formed farther north, from the Front Range through the Plains and into the Midwest.

Continuous Threat and Increased Flood Risk

A risky cluster of thunderstorms began forming in Nebraska early Saturday; Grand Island and Lincoln reported destructive wind gusts. These storms continued to produce destructive winds across north-central Missouri and western Kentucky throughout the day as they headed southeastward.