Warnings Issued as Tornado Alley Outbreak Possible This Weekend
Summary
Meteorologists warn that several states in the central U.S., known as Tornado Alley, may face a tornado outbreak this weekend. This area often sees tornadoes in spring and early summer when warm and cold air meet, causing strong storms that can produce large hail and powerful tornadoes.Key Facts
- Tornado Alley includes parts of northern Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.
- Tornadoes in this region form when warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets cold, dry air from Canada and dry air from the Rocky Mountains.
- The National Weather Service predicts a 30% chance of severe storms on Sunday in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas.
- These storms could produce large hail (over 2 inches in diameter) and strong tornadoes rated EF2 or higher.
- EF2 tornadoes can tear roofs off houses and uproot large trees.
- Meteorologists note uncertainty in the exact number and path of the storms but say conditions are favorable for significant severe weather.
- Severe weather is expected mainly on Saturday and Sunday, with possible winds over 70 mph and hail as large as baseballs.
- The Enhanced Fujita Scale rates tornadoes based on damage, from EF0 (light damage) to EF5 (incredible damage).
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