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A robust fall storm (currently just off California) will bring periods of rain and thunderstorms to the region over the next couple of days. A wet Wednesday and Thursday are ahead. The setup could lead to some storms becoming severe. NOAA's Storm Prediciton Center has much of the region in a moderate risk for large hail and damaging winds as well as a slight risk for tornadoes. Rainfall amounts will range from 1-3” across the entire region, Flood Watches have been issued from the NWS.
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