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The Storm Prediction Center in Norman,OK has issued a Slight Risk For severe thunderstorms across a part of the Upper Midwest, including all of the local 6 county area.

Even though there is a strong cap, and excessive heat entrenched across the local area, models continue to show Thunderstorms developing along a cold front that will slice into this hot and very rich air. Because of this I put faith into the SPC area, and chance for developing storms due to consistency in the models. Thunderstorms, if they develop will become explosive and severe very quickly. The best chance for severe storms will be after 5pm, and the biggest threats will be torrential rain, very large hail and strait line winds. As well as a threat for tornado’s. People should keep in mind there is a threat for severe storms today.