Almost 27 million on alert for severe weather outbreak in parts of US
Summary
Nearly 27 million people in the central United States are under alert for severe weather, including storms and tornadoes, mainly in the Plains region. The threat will continue over several days, moving from Oklahoma and Texas into the Midwest and South, with risks of damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Meanwhile, severe drought in the Southeast is worsening wildfire conditions, with fires burning tens of thousands of acres and forcing evacuations.Key Facts
- About 27 million Americans are at risk from severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes in the Plains region.
- Highest tornado risk is in southeastern Oklahoma, northern Texas (including Dallas), and western Arkansas.
- Weather warnings include a "moderate risk" level 4 warning and an "enhanced risk" level 3 warning in affected areas.
- Storms will continue from Saturday into Monday, spreading toward the Midwest and then to parts of the South by Tuesday.
- Main threats from storms include damaging winds, very large hail (larger than baseballs), and some strong tornadoes.
- Severe drought in the Southeast is causing large wildfires, such as the Highway 82 fire and Pineland Road fire in Georgia.
- The Highway 82 fire has burned 9,572 acres and is only 10% contained; over 100 homes have been destroyed by recent fires.
- Evacuations and curfews are in place in some affected counties to protect residents from wildfire danger.
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