The primary risks associated with these storms include damaging wind gusts capable of causing structural damage, downed trees, and power outages. Hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter could also pose a threat to vehicles, crops, and outdoor structures. The areas most at risk include far southeast Colorado, northeast New Mexico, far southwest Kansas, and the western and central parts of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. Travelers and residents in these regions should prepare for potentially hazardous conditions.