Showers and Storms, Severe Weather Likely This Afternoon

Current Surface Map
A strong cold front is approaching from the west while an area of low pressure ahead of is bringing rainfall to the state. One round of rain pushed through overnight and another round is currently pushing in from the west.

SPC Tornado Outlook
The entire state is in a Slight Risk for severe weather this afternoon, with the greatest chances east of the mountains. The Storm Prediction Center has placed this area under a 10% chance of tornadoes this afternoon.

Expect rainfall to continue to build through the morning with thunderstorms developing after noon. The best chance for severe storms will be later this afternoon and evening as the front moves closer. Damaging winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes are possible. Please stay alert and check for watches and warnings as we move into the afternoon.

Partial Clearing This Morning; Afternoon Storms

Current Surface Map

The current light rain and drizzle that is moving through the area will clear in the next few hours. This will allow partial clearing to occur, helping to destabilize the atmosphere. Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon over the mountains and move eastward into the evening.

Depending on how much clearing occurs, some of these storms could become severe with damaging winds, large hail and even an isolated tornado. Highs today will be in the mid 80s.

The cold front moves through tomorrow, bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms during the day. Highs will again be in the mid 80s.

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