Severe weather could knock Oregon and Washington with winds over 60 miles per hour and hail larger than golf balls.

As warmer weather grips the Pacific Northwest, residents should brace for an unexpected twist—an impending wave of severe thunderstorms this Wednesday. These storms, forecasted to produce lightning, large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain, bring the potential for brief tornado occurrences as well.

Intense thunderstorms sweeping through the Rio Grande Valley are unleashing unleashed flash floods across multiple counties in Texas late Thursday into Friday, with authorities warning residents to avoid low-lying areas where water catchment and poor drainage are possible.