Severe Thunderstorms Impact Plains, Southeast, Rio Grande Valley

Severe thunderstorms are impacting multiple regions across the central and southern United States, including the Ozarks, New Mexico, Texas, and the Gulf Coast. In southwest Missouri, thunderstorms with heavy rain and lightning are expected to affect morning commutes but without severe weather alerts currently. New Mexico is experiencing strong storms with heavy rainfall, hail, and erratic winds, particularly in mountainous areas, accompanied by muggy conditions. The central and southern Plains face a heightened risk of severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and localized flooding, with cities like Fort Worth, Amarillo, and Wichita at risk. Severe weather has recently caused significant flooding and hail in the Texas Hill Country, with reports of hail up to golf ball and nearly three-inch size, and rescue efforts underway for stranded drivers. Additionally, a severe thunderstorm warning is active in parts of Alabama's Wiregrass region, indicating ongoing storm threats across a broad area.