Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Severe Storms to Threaten Dallas to St. Louis

A major outbreak of severe thunderstorms is possible beginning Wednesday across the central and southern Plains. This could be one of the worst outbreaks of the year.
Cities with the greatest potential for severe weather into Wednesday night include Dallas, Wichita Falls, and Abilene, Texas, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla., Chanute, Kan., and Joplin and Springfield, Mo., to name a few.

Extremely large hail to the size of baseballs is possible across these areas. Hail of this size can kill people and animals and cause extreme property damage.
In addition to tornadoes and very large hail, wind gusts associated with these storms could exceed 60 mph and, in some cases, reach speeds of up to 70 or 80 mph. Blowing dust, uprooted trees and toppled power poles are possible.



Link: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/midweek-severe-weather-threat/10272748

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