Parts of the central United States will face the daily threat of thunderstorms, some of which will turn severe, into this weekend. Whether storms become violent or not, all storms can pose lightning dangers for those with outdoor plans.
Thursday started with drenching rain and locally stronger thunderstorms pressing across Minnesota. After these downpours fizzle and the sun comes out for some time, the stage will be set for more thunderstorms to ignite across a larger swath of the nation's midsection Thursday afternoon and evening.
A widespread outbreak of severe weather across this zone is not anticipated. However, a small number of the thunderstorms can turn severe from Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin to eastern Nebraska and southward to western parts of Oklahoma and Texas.
"Blinding downpours, frequent lightning and damaging winds will be the main threats from the strongest thunderstorms," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski said.
Hail is another concern, especially across the southern Plains.
"The thunderstorms that first fire up Thursday afternoon in eastern South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota will eventually track and impact cities such as Omaha, Nebraska, and Minneapolis in the late afternoon and evening hours," according to Pydynowski.
Other cities at risk include Duluth and Rochester, Minnesota; Sioux City, Iowa; Dodge City and Wichita, Kansas; Woodward and Lawton, Oklahoma; and Amarillo and Lubbock, Texas.
"Those planning on going for an evening jog, walk in the park or doing some work in the garden should keep an eye to the sky and head indoors when they hear thunder," Pydynowski added.
The severe weather danger will tend to wane overnight Thursday in most areas, but there is concern for a cluster of drenching rain and/or thunderstorms to linger into the overnight hours in the vicinity of southwestern Oklahoma and neighboring parts of Texas.
The exact track this cluster takes could have implications on where Friday's severe weather danger develops.
Friday's severe weather to focus on western Texas
"The risk of severe weather on Friday afternoon will depend on where the thunderstorms on Thursday night track," said Eddie Walker, an AccuWeather senior storm warning meteorologist.
"Clouds from the overnight storms can limit severe weather in some areas of western Texas, but the cold air rushing out away from these thunderstorms [known as outflows] could help spark severe thunderstorms in other areas," he said.
At this time, AccuWeather meteorologists are putting communities from near Amarillo to around Midland on alert for severe thunderstorms to erupt on Friday afternoon. The violent thunderstorms may then spread eastward to San Angelo, Abilene and Wichita Falls.
"In addition to the risk of damaging winds and downpours, the strongest thunderstorms will be capable of producing large hail," Paul Walker, AccuWeather forecaster, said.
Thunderstorms will also rumble across the central Plains and the western Great Lakes on Friday. Even though nothing more than an isolated severe thunderstorm is anticipated in these areas, forecasters urge people to remember that all thunderstorms produce dangerous lightning.
The northern Plains, meanwhile, will finally enjoy a comfortable day after a sizzling start to the week.
Monitoring severe weather risks for Father's Day weekend
Those with outdoor Father's Day weekend plans across the nation's midsection may have to dodge showers and thunderstorms or even a steadier band of rain. The entire weekend is not expected to be a washout in any one location, but residents should still monitor the weather and prepare to adjust their plans accordingly.
South of rain soaking Nebraska and Iowa for a time on Saturday, thunderstorms will rumble from near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Chicago to Kansas City and Oklahoma City.
"Clouds and ongoing showers and thunderstorms that start Saturday may put a lid on a widespread severe weather risk," according to Eddie Walker. "However, where clouds manage to break and the sun comes out, people should watch out for localized severe thunderstorms."
AccuWeather meteorologists will also be closely monitoring the zones of thunderstorms on Sunday for any additional isolated severe weather dangers.
Thunderstorms into this weekend will bring beneficial rain
In addition to bringing heat relief to northern areas, the rounds of thunderstorms targeting the nation's midsection are delivering beneficial rain.
Many areas in western Texas and Oklahoma are suffering from a moderate to severe drought with pockets of extreme drought status, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Parts of the northern Plains were also abnormally dry or experiencing a moderate drought.
The rain is also coming at a great time for farmers in the Corn Belt.
Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier and Verizon Fios.
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