Summary
Severe weather is expected to hit the central and southern Plains in the U.S., with potential for large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. The National Weather Service has issued warnings and urges residents in affected areas to prepare for these storms, which may also spread into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Key Facts
- Severe weather, including large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes, is expected in the central and southern Plains.
- The National Weather Service has highlighted areas at high risk, including parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
- An "enhanced" risk level has been issued for south-central Kansas, central Oklahoma, and northern Texas.
- A "slight" risk extends into Missouri, Texas, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
- Tornado Alley is a term for a region in the central U.S. prone to tornadoes, often including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
- A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes, while a Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or detected by radar.
