The risk for severe weather is expected to peak this weekend as a new storm develops over the Mississippi Valley, strengthens and tracks toward the Great Lakes region. Some of the severe thunderstorms on Saturday may produce tornadoes, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.

Before the weekend, storms drifting across portions of the Plains are expected to be locally heavy and gusty. A few storms may become severe, producing hail up to golf-ball size, damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding.

The risk for severe weather on Thursday afternoon and evening extends from northeastern New Mexico and the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles to central and eastern South Dakota.

Severe thunderstorms on Friday may be isolated; however, a few strong storms may develop in the afternoon and linger

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