First Alert: Tracking scattered storms; flash flooding possible

First Alert Forecast @ 10PM on 5/11/23
Published: May 11, 2023 at 4:23 AM CDT|Updated: May 11, 2023 at 10:33 PM CDT

(KFVS) - Scattered storms will begin to form along a warm front, starting around 2 p.m.

Madeline Parker says severe storms are not likely, but flash flooding is possible from heavy rainfall. There could also be a lot of lightning.

Afternoon highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Scattered storms should move north around 4 p.m., but another system will soon follow.

Right now, timing shows the next system will arrive from the south by 9 p.m.

Showers should become lighter by early Friday morning. The morning will start off with mostly cloudy skies, a few scattered showers, and temperatures in the mid 60s.

More scattered showers arrive mid-morning Friday with the threat of high winds and heavy rain.

As we head into Friday afternoon, the chance for showers and storms become more likely. A strong isolated thunderstorm is possible.

There continues to be a threat for more severe storms Saturday and Sunday.

The overall severe weather threat looks low however, a strong storms or two will be possible. Cassie Campbell says to expect gusts up to 40 mph, intense lightning, and heavy rainfall.

The start of next week is looking drier.