Destructive wind gusts and large hail target the Northern Plains through the weekend – FOX Weather

Destructive wind gusts and large hail target the Northern Plains through the weekend  FOX Weather

The Northern Plains is bracing for another round of severe weather this weekend. Thunderstorms capable of producing destructive wind gusts and large hail could develop over parts of central and southern Montana, western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming Friday afternoon. WHAT IS THE JET STREAM? This graphic shows the severe outlook for Saturday. (FOX Weather) Starting late Saturday, following a lull in the weather, a deep, energetic dip in the jet stream will move through the western mountains and into the northern Great Plains and upper Midwest. According to the FOX Forecast Center, a shifting pattern will send powerful, fast-moving winds into a moisture-rich environment, creating the setup for severe weather that could last several days.

MILLIONS AT RISK AS FLOOD THREAT EXPANDS FROM NEBRASKA TO FLORIDA PANHANDLE AMID TROPICAL DOWNPOURS This graphic shows the rain forecast over the next seven days. (FOX Weather) A Level 2 out of 5 severe storm threat has been added for Saturday across North Dakota and South Dakota. According to the FOX Forecast Center, Saturday's storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. The main hazard will be wind gusts of up to 75 mph associated with a line of storms that could develop later in the evening. ILLINOIS LEADS THE COUNTRY FOR MOST TORNADO REPORTS SO FAR