UNITED STATES — Multiple days of significant severe weather are expected from this weekend into the middle of next week as the threat expands from the northern Plains into the Corn Belt. The main focus begins in North Dakota this weekend before spreading east and southeast early to midweek. Damaging wind swaths appear to be one of the primary concerns.
Severe Weather Threat Begins in North Dakota This Weekend
The first focus for severe weather is expected in North Dakota this weekend. Storms may develop as stronger instability and moisture build into the region.
The setup could support organized severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds. This threat may not stay limited to one day as the pattern remains active.
Corn Belt Risk Expands Monday Through Thursday
The highlighted map shows a broad significant severe weather zone for next Monday through Thursday. The risk area stretches across South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and parts of Illinois.
Cities near or within the highlighted zone include Fargo, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Sioux Falls, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Madison, Rockford, and areas near Chicago.
Strong Instability and Shear May Support Organized Storms
The setup includes strong instability, moderate deep-layer shear, rich low-level moisture, and a favorably structured trough. These ingredients can support repeated rounds of severe thunderstorms…