Significant Storm Hazard Approaching from the Plains to the Appalachians

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A substantial wave of intense thunderstorms is anticipated to progress from the Plains toward the Appalachians by Sunday, bringing with it hazardous wind gusts, potential for flash flooding, large hail, and some tornado activity. The peak risk levels will migrate from the Dakotas and Nebraska on Thursday to the Mississippi Valley on Friday, followed by the Ohio and Tennessee valleys on Saturday, and finally impacting the Appalachians on Sunday. Key urban areas such as Tulsa, Memphis, Nashville, and Birmingham may experience effects. Meteorologists also indicate that localized severe weather will persist across the High Plains and Gulf Coast throughout the weekend.

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00:00A powerful storm system is sweeping across the United States this weekend.

00:04Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Plains to the Appalachians through Sunday.

00:09Forecasters warn of damaging wind gusts, flash flooding, large hail, and a few tornadoes.

00:16Thursday's highest risk stretches from eastern Montana through the Dakotas.

00:20Nebraska and Minnesota

00:22On Friday, the threat shifts into the Mississippi Valley, including Tulsa, Memphis, and St. Louis.

00:28Saturday brings dangerous storms to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, with Nashville and Birmingham at risk.

00:35By Sunday, the strongest storms are expected across parts of the Appalachians.

00:40Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding, especially in low-lying and urban areas.

00:45Scattered storms across Colorado, New Mexico, West Texas, and the Gulf Coast may also become severe.

00:52Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts.

00:55And be ready for rapidly changing weather conditions.

00:58As this storm system moves east, millions could face dangerous weather before conditions improve early next week.

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