Dallas, Texas – Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible from Texas to Ohio beginning Wednesday night and continuing into Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS said storms may first develop Wednesday night into early Thursday across west-central Texas and parts of Oklahoma, with the potential for strong to locally severe impacts. On Thursday, the threat area expands eastward, including eastern Texas, Oklahoma, the Ozarks, and portions of the lower to mid-Mississippi Valley.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, forecast outlooks for Wednesday and Thursday show areas of marginal to slight risk, indicating isolated storms could produce damaging wind gusts, hail, or brief heavy rainfall. The risk remains scattered rather than widespread, but forecasters caution that even isolated storms can cause localized damage.
By Friday, the NWS noted that higher severe storm chances could enter the forecast for parts of the lower Mississippi Valley, depending on how the system evolves. Forecast confidence and specific impacts are expected to become clearer as the week progresses.
The affected corridor stretches from Texas northeastward through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and into the Ohio Valley. While not all locations will experience severe weather, residents across the region are encouraged to stay weather-aware, especially during overnight hours when storms may be harder to detect.
This system may be of particular interest to commuters and overnight workers, as some storms could develop during late-night and early-morning periods.
The National Weather Service advises checking weather.gov and local NWS offices for updated outlooks, watches, or warnings as conditions change.
