Millions of residents across more than 10 states in the Central U.S. are bracing for severe weather, including potential EF-2 or stronger tornadoes, just days after a deadly outbreak.
Last week, at least a dozen tornadoes struck Texas, the Plains, and the Midwest, including a deadly EF-3 tornado in Union City, Michigan, which killed eight people.
The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 3 out of 5 risk for parts of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, where rotating thunderstorms could produce tornadoes.
The threat extends from the Great Lakes to the Texas-Mexico border, with severe wind threats expected in Texas. The unstable weather is fueled by warm, humid air from the Gulf combining with strong winds aloft, creating conditions ripe for powerful thunderstorms.
The severe weather is expected to continue into the weekend, impacting much of the Central and Southern Plains and the Mississippi Valley.
Residents are urged to stay alert, review safety plans, and ensure they have multiple ways to receive warnings. The severe weather potential remains for several days before a quieter pattern is anticipated over the weekend.
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