Severe storms close out spring, targeting millions in the Plains with hail, damaging winds, possible tornadoes

The severe weather impacting the Plains continues Saturday, as storms become more organized throughout the day and move into Sunday. 

Storms began on Friday, impacting Texas and Oklahoma, bringing hail, damaging winds and thunderstorms. 

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On Saturday, the best chance for severe storms stretches from South Dakota into Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. 

A small level 3 out of 5 threat exists for central Kansas for strong, gusty winds. The FOX Forecast Center said wind gusts could reach 75 mph or higher. 

Areas like North Platte, Rapid City and Wichita are under a level 2 out of 5 severe storm threat for Saturday. 

In this region, storms are expected to strengthen throughout the day, according to the FOX Forecast Center. 

A level 1 out of 5 threat reaches from Texas all the way to Montana across the Plains. 

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The main concerns are large hail and damaging winds, but a small tornado threat also exists. 

On Sunday, the severe storm threat continues, shifting east to cover Iowa and Missouri. 

A front cutting through the region will interact with warm and unstable air, setting the stage for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. 

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While a building ridge of high pressure leaves some uncertainty around exact storm coverage, any cells that do manage to develop will have enough energy to become organized, the FOX Forecast Center said. 

A level 2 out of 5 threat covers southeastern South Dakota, into western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. 

Cities like Sioux Falls, Lincoln and Omaha are all under the level 2 threat zone. 

The primary threats again will be large hail and damaging winds on Sunday.

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Headed into the new work week, the threat for severe storms widens as the cold front starts to stall. Along the front, severe storms will be possible. Pockets of energy will roll along, allowing for the chance of severe storms to develop during the day.

Stay with FOX Weather for the latest forecasts through the storms.