A strong low pressure system will move across the center of the US on Tuesday igniting scattered severe thunderstorms from Texas to Ohio.
The risk for severe thunderstorms will begin along a cold front during the midday hours across northeast Texas, southeast Oklahoma, and up into central Missouri. As the cold front tracks eastward, it will move into an air mass that is increasingly favorable for the develop of gusty to severe thunderstorms.
Damaging winds and hail are the primary concerns with the strongest storms, however, frequent lightning and localized flash flooding can accompany almost any storm that develops.
Cities at risk for severe weather during the day Tuesday include: Dallas, Texas; Saint Louis, Missouri; and Indianapolis, Indiana.
The severe weather threat will shift eastward Tuesday evening to include cities such as Columbus, Ohio; Nashville, Tennessee; and Houston, Texas.
By later Tuesday night, most storms will have diminished below severe criteria.