FIRST ALERT: Severe storms possible Tuesday afternoon

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – As the new work week begins, the weather pattern will turn more active. An upper-level low will move across the Rockies Monday and Tuesday, helping set up a dryline across parts of the area by Tuesday afternoon.

Meanwhile, moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Simon will surge north into the Panhandle, bringing the ingredients needed for thunderstorms.

Amarillo and areas to the east are under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats, with gusts over 60 mph and hail as large as ping-pong balls possible. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out…

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