Severe Thunderstorms Expected In Southern Plains, Flood Warnings Up In 6 States

The sprawling city of Houston, home to 2.3 million people, was badly battered in 2024 by hurricane-strength winds and flooding, with authorities announcing at least four deaths related to the storm. (Credit: AFP)

KEY POINTS

• The risk of excessive rainfall has been increased from slight to moderate
• Flash flood warnings and flood watches are up in six states, including Oklahoma
• Forecasters also warned that tornadoes are possible amid the thunderstorms

A series of severe thunderstorms is projected to hit the southern Plains Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned late Tuesday, adding that episodes of heavy rain are also expected to bring flash flooding concerns across the south-central U.S. through early Thursday.