Several rounds of thunderstorms along with heavy rainfall will impact the Plains states as June transitions to July this week. The storms will have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts, large hail and flash flooding. The chance of a few tornadoes also cannot be ruled out.
There were a few reports of weak tornadoes briefly touching down in eastern Colorado Monday evening, but no damage was reported from those. Strong wind gusts and large hail were also reported in several of the Plains states, including Colorado and Nebraska.
Playing a role in fueling the stormy weather this week are disturbances riding the jet stream southeastward between a western ridge and eastern trough, setting up a "battleground" zone in the Plains where thunderstorms are more likely to occur. A stalling surface front accompanied by waves of low pressure will also help trigger the storms.
Radar, Watches, and Warnings
Below is our latest forecast thinking on the timing and magnitude of the severe threats this week.
Severe Weather Forecast
Tuesday- Forecast: Once again, the western High Plains will be at risk for severe weather, from southeast Montana to northeast Colorado and northwest Kansas.
- Threats: Damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall.
- Cities: Goodland, Kansas | North Platte, Nebraska | Rapid City, South Dakota
Tuesday's Thunderstorm Forecast
- Forecast: A few severe storms are possible in parts of South Dakota and Nebraska.
- Threats: Damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall.
- Forecast: Severe thunderstorms may impact portions of eastern Colorado, Kansas, and adjacent areas in northern Oklahoma.
- Threats: Damaging wind gusts and large hail. Locally heavy rain may cause flash flooding.
- Cities: Goodland, Kansas | Wichita, Kansas
Thursday's Thunderstorm Forecast
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