Update: Friday Slight Risks Join Thursday Heartland Threat — SevereWX

Update: Friday Slight Risks Join Thursday Heartland Threat

We've been tracking the potent jet stream pattern delivering severe potential to the Heartland, starting with Thursday's Slight Risks for Wichita, KS and Kansas City, MO. The latest from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) now extends this setup into Friday, April 24, with new Slight Risks covering Little Rock, AR, Memphis, TN, Dallas, TX, and Springfield, MO.

A Slight Risk from the SPC means isolated severe storms are possible in the highlighted areas. These could produce large hail up to quarter-size, wind gusts over 58 mph, and an isolated tornado, but widespread activity isn't expected—think scattered pockets rather than a blanket threat.

This multi-day pattern keeps rich Gulf moisture clashing with upper-level energy, fueling thunderstorm development along boundaries Thursday through Friday. While risks remain low-end, any severe storm packs a punch, so stay vigilant.

Action steps: Check your local National Weather Service office frequently for updates, watches, or warnings. Review your severe weather plan—know where to shelter, charge devices, and have alerts enabled on your phone.

For personalized details, get your city's AI-powered forecast on SevereWX:

• Dallas, TX
• Kansas City, MO
• Little Rock, AR
• Memphis, TN
• Springfield, MO
• Wichita, KS

Stay safe out there—spring storms don't mess around.