Watch CBS News

Southern, central Plains under "high tornado threat" for Saturday

The Plains states will be under the gun Saturday as severe weather is expected to produce large hail, tornadoes and flooding
Dangerous weather on tap for central U.S. Saturday 01:06

The country's mid-section will find itself under the threat of dangerous weather Saturday that could spawn tornadoes and large hail, according to forecasters.

Larry Mowry, KTVT's chief meteorologist, says the central and southern Plains will face a "high tornado threat," with the possibility of hail and strong winds.

evening-news-clean-cr470c-1aframe6456.jpg
Larry Mowry, KTVT's chief meteorologist, forecasts severe weather for Oklahoma, Texas CBS News

The region has experienced severe weather for much of the week. Tornadoes and flooding caused damage in Oklahoma and in Texas. Some Texas areas have seen as much as 4.5 inches of rain in some areas in the past two days, forcing rivers to overflow.

Watch the video above to see Mowry's forecast.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.