Severe Weather Braces for Central US with Potential Tornadoes, Heavy Rainfall
Meteorologists are warning of an impending severe weather outbreak targeting the central and Midwestern regions of the US beginning Thursday afternoon. The multi-day event is expected to bring multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms, with the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and heavy rainfall.
Tornado Alley, which has experienced a relatively quiet period, is also likely to be impacted by the severe weather pattern. Experts predict that Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Wichita are among the areas most at risk for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, with winds exceeding 60 mph and hail the size of tennis balls possible.
The severe weather threat is expected to peak on Friday, with hazardous conditions stretching from the southern plains to the Midwest. An area of low pressure will intensify the storms, exacerbating the risk of damaging winds and tornadoes. The threat will persist into the weekend, with additional storms forecast for the Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes regions.
Residents in the affected areas are urged to monitor weather forecasts, heed warnings, and take necessary precautions to stay safe. Meteorologists emphasize that the severe weather setup will remain in place through next weekend, with ongoing dips in the jet stream expected to continue fueling the hazardous weather conditions.
