High Plains Severe Weather Pattern Continues This Week

Severe weather activity remains active heading into the week of June 22–28, with a classic “rinse and repeat” High Plains pattern expected to bring daily hail and damaging wind opportunities from Texas to Wyoming.

According to this week’s Extreme Weather Insights forecast, activity is expected to remain average to slightly above average, earning an Extreme Weather Insights Score of 6/10.

Last Week’s Severe Weather Recap

Last week delivered another active stretch of severe weather across the U.S., including an EF3 tornado near Effingham, Illinois, widespread hail, and more than 1,000 damaging wind reports.

Large hail activity was concentrated across Illinois, western Kansas, and northeast Colorado, with 36 reports exceeding two inches in diameter. Wind continued to be one of the biggest stories of the season, creating opportunity beyond the traditional hail-focused storm markets.

This Week’s Forecast: High Plains Rinse and Repeat

The main theme this week is consistency. Severe weather chances are expected almost daily across the High Plains, with recurring hail and wind threats impacting areas from the Texas Panhandle through eastern Colorado, western Kansas, Wyoming, and areas near Denver.

Monday–Thursday: High Plains Focus

Early to midweek activity will focus heavily on the High Plains. Eastern Colorado, western Kansas, Wyoming, and nearby Denver-area markets should remain on watch for hail and damaging wind potential.

Tuesday’s risk expands farther east, bringing Oklahoma City and surrounding markets into the severe weather outlook.

Late Week: Southeast Wind Potential

Later in the week, damaging wind potential increases across portions of the Southeast. While hail remains part of the forecast, wind-driven damage continues to be a major trend this season.

Weekend: Northern Plains Shift

By the weekend, the focus shifts north. The Dakotas, western Minnesota, Bismarck, and Rapid City emerge as key areas to watch for additional severe weather activity.

What Roofing and Restoration Companies Should Watch

For roofing contractors, restoration companies, and storm response teams, this week presents several areas to monitor:

• Eastern Colorado and western Kansas for recurring hail and wind threats
• Denver-area markets during the midweek High Plains setup
• Oklahoma City and surrounding areas as Tuesday’s risk expands east
• The Southeast for late-week damaging wind potential
• The Dakotas, Rapid City, Bismarck, and western Minnesota heading into the weekend

While this does not appear to be an extreme outbreak week, the repeated daily storm chances create meaningful opportunities for teams tracking storm damage, hail swaths, and wind-driven claims.

Bottom Line

This week’s severe weather pattern is steady, repeatable, and worth watching. With daily storm chances across the High Plains and additional wind opportunities later in the week, roofing and restoration companies should stay close to the forecast and be ready to respond as storms develop.

Watch the full weekly forecast video for Dr. Gensini’s complete breakdown.