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Powerful Storms Target South Wednesday

The threat for severe thunderstorms will return to parts of the South by midweek as a new storm system emerges.

As was the case a few weeks ago, the storm system may prove strong enough to generate thunderstorms that could spin up tornadoes.

Areas from eastern Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley and Deep South will be threatened by these storms, expected to fire as a cold front pushes east on Wednesday and Wednesday night.

The front will encounter an atmosphere rich with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, which combined with warm temperatures in place will help trigger the storms.

Specifically, the Interstates 10, 20 and 30 corridors, including Houston, Texas; Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport, La.,; Memphis, Tenn.; and Jackson, Miss., are at risk of some of these storms turning gusty.

Wind gusts to 50 mph, large hail and always dangerous lightning will accompany the stronger storms, all coming with the possibility of causing property damage.

Downpours from storms will limit visibility as well, creating a hazard in itself for motorists caught in thunderstorms.

Since marine activity is year round across southern lakes and in the Gulf, any mariners should keep an eye to the sky and seek safe harbor at the first sign of a storm. Lightning is among the top killers of boaters.

There are also some indications that conditions could be favorable for a tornado or two to form from thunderstorms.

Even the slightest risk for a tornado should be taken seriously, and residents and visitors alike should monitor the situation throughout the day just in case.

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THE ECMWF HAS BEEN MORE SUGGESTIVE THAN THE OTHER MODELS OF
POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SURFACE CYCLONE DEEPENING ACROSS THE
MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY WEDNESDAY NIGHT...PERHAPS AIDED BY PHASING
OF THE SOUTHERN BRANCH IMPULSE WITH A DIGGING NORTHERN BRANCH
TROUGH. IF THIS OCCURS...STRONGER SURFACE PRESSURE FALLS COULD AID
BOUNDARY LAYER DESTABILIZATION ACROSS MISSISSIPPI AND ALABAMA...WITH
STRONGER SOUTHERLY 850 MB FLOW ALSO CONTRIBUTING TO LARGE AND
CLOCKWISE CURVED LOW-LEVEL HODOGRAPHS. THIS WOULD PROVIDE POTENTIAL
FOR A GREATER SEVERE RISK THAN CURRENTLY INDICATED...INCLUDING THE
POSSIBILITY OF A STRONG TORNADO OR TWO.

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Powerful Storms Threaten Houston, New Orleans

The threat for severe thunderstorms will return to parts of the South today and tonight as a new storm system takes shape over the Plains.

As was the case a few weeks ago, the storm system may prove strong enough to generate thunderstorms that could spin up tornadoes.

Areas from eastern Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley and Deep South will be threatened by these storms, expected to fire as a cold front pushes east later this afternoon into tonight.

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Violent Storms to Hit New Orleans to Tallahassee Saturday

There is potential for the most violent severe storm outbreak of the season so far to unfold Saturday from southeastern Louisiana to southern Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.

Thunderstorms will first fire across the western Gulf Coast from southern and eastern Texas into Louisiana tonight as a storm system now situated over northwestern Mexico gathers strength in the Gulf of Mexico.

The early risk from the developing weather pattern is blinding downpours and the potential for flash flooding. Houston is included in the communities at risk for heavy thunderstorms.

All of the ingredients will come together for a severe storm outbreak on Saturday as the storm system pushes across the central Gulf states.

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Significant tornado damage in Harveyville, Kansas
A tornado reportedly caused significant damage to homes and several injuries in Harveyville, Kan., about 30 miles southwest of Topeka.

The small Wabaunsee County town of about 230 residents was hit about 9 p.m. as a severe storm system swept across central Kansas.

The Topeka Capital Journal website reported at midnight that there were nine injuries. One person was in critical condition and eight others suffered minor injuries.

Dave Sterbenz, Shawnee County’s director of emergency management, said the person in critical condition was still trapped within a structure.

Severe weather also struck in Missouri, with 70 mph winds reported in Clay County at 10:43 p.m. and pea-to-nickel-sized hail across the area. Two mobile homes reportedly were blown over along with downed power lines, trapping two people, in Daviess County in northwestern Missouri. A 30-foot-by-50-foot barn reportedly was blown over in DeKalb County.

Bill Gargan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said his office couldn’t confirm late Tuesday whether a tornado hit Harveyville. He said a survey team would be sent out in the morning to investigate.

“We’ve heard there’s substantial structural damage,” Gargan said of the town’s homes and buildings.

Early Thursday it was reported that Gov. Sam Brownback had issued a disaster declaration for the area.

The Kansas Department of Transportation said Kansas Highway 195 was closed through and on either side of Harveyville until further notice. Kansas Highway 31 was also closed for a half-mile on each side of the city.

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tornado struck just after 9 pm
Emergency crews are on the scene in Harveyville, KS where the National Weather Service confirms a tornado struck the town just after 9:00pm

One person has been critically hurt, and several minor injuries were reported. A number of homes were damaged along with a church, and there are numerous reports of trees down and power lines down throughout the area.

Wabaunsee County Emergency Management says four individuals had been trapped in a structure for a time.

Law enforcement officials confirm everyone has been accounted for in the area.

One person had to be flown by air ambulance to a Topeka hospital.

A shelter has been set up at the high school for those displaced by the storm.

The governor’s declaration activates the disaster response and recovery portions of the Kansas Response Plan, authorizing state resources to expedite emergency assistance statewide, as necessary.

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation at approximately 10:00 p.m. K-195 was closed through and on either side of the city.

Also, K-31 is closed for a half-mile on either side of the city of Harveyville until further notice.

Drivers need to avoid area and use alternate routes until further notice. We will let you know when the roadway is reopened to all traffic.