This week might be quite a doozy for several areas when it comes to the weather. From snow to storms, quite a few regions will be affected.
First off, we have an intense winter storm developing in the Plains by mid-week. That could bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and even more flooding to an already waterlogged region.
Later in the week, areas to the east may also see some severe thunderstorms. These storms could produce high winds, hail, and even some tornadoes.
Conditions are shaping up to trigger the formation of a
strong winter storm over the Plains on Wednesday. Though it does not to appear
to have the strength of a bomb cyclone, Winter Storm Wesley could still pack
quite a punch.
The National Weather Service has posted winter storm watches for parts of the
Plains and the Midwest. Parts of Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota
are all included so far, and there may be more to come. Some areas may also
experience poor road conditions and even potential closures.
The low-pressure system is predicted to bring heavy snow accumulation and high
winds. Rain and snow melt will also likely exacerbate existing flood conditions
in already saturated parts of the Midwest.
Severe thunderstorms may also form as a result of this storm system from Wednesday on towards the weekend.
Storms are likely to form in the central Plains on Wednesday evening as this system clashes with a warm front. Affected areas will likely include parts of southeast Nebraska, northern Kansas, and southwest Iowa. The most northwestern part of Missouri may also see some severe storms as well.
These storms could potentially produce hail, damaging straight-line winds, and may also pose a tornado risk.
On Thursday, these storms are expected to push east into the Midwest and Mid-South. And, by Friday, the East Coast will be on the receiving end of the cold front that’s moving through. There’s a significant likelihood that thunderstorms will flare up in the mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas.
