The Central and Southern Plains -- which have already been battered by pounding thunderstorms, tornadoes and hail -- are taking cover before another round of dangerous weather
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A"potent spring storm system" is expected to bring more thunderstorms to the region Monday, the National Weather Service said. "Large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, and large tornadoes are possible," the weather service said.The warning includes the states of Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, which are still reeling from weekend tornadoes and storms.
— NWS Norman May 20, 2019 "Do not let your guard down on Monday night," Norman's weather service said."It looks like severe storms and flooding will be a big problem overnight... into Tuesday morning."'Heartbreaking' damage across the Southern Plains Damaging winds sped through parts of Louisiana Sunday, downing electricity poles and trees and leaving more than 20,000 without power.
— John Bel Edwards May 19, 2019 In Ville Platte, a possible tornado damaged more than 50 homes and businesses, CNN affiliate WBRZ reported. The governor said Louisiana State Police would be assisting local law enforcement efforts in the area. Further west, in DeRidder, the storm wiped out roofs, barns and trees, CNN affiliate KPLC reported. "We woke up to the sound of glass breaking, and went in and saw the window in the kitchen was broken," resident Dorine Bearden told the affiliate.
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