Tornadoes, Heavy Rain, Large Hail, Damaging Winds Threaten Midwest, Plains This Week
Multi-Day Severe Weather Outbreak Predicted
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for much of the Midwest and Plains, with a multi-day outbreak of severe weather expected to begin today and continue through the week.
The NWS predicts that the storms will bring damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes to the region, with the greatest risk expected in the Plains states on Monday.
Areas at Risk
The following areas are at risk for severe weather this week:
- Texas
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Tennessee
- Kentucky
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- Missouri
- Kansas
- Nebraska
- South Dakota
- North Dakota
Safety Tips
If you live in an area that is at risk for severe weather, take the following precautions:
- Be aware of the weather forecast and listen for updates from local news and weather stations.
- Have a plan for where to go if a tornado warning is issued.
- Secure loose objects outside your home.
- Be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
- Avoid driving through flooded areas.
- If you are caught in a tornado, seek shelter in a sturdy building and go to the lowest floor.
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