'Intense' Tornado Threat Map as Risk Level Issued for Midwest
Summary
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of strong storms and a high risk of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest on Monday. Areas like southwestern Illinois and eastern Missouri, including St. Louis, face dangerous weather conditions including possible large hail and damaging winds.Key Facts
- The NWS issued an updated tornado threat map with an “intense” risk level for the central U.S.
- The highest risk areas include southwestern Illinois and eastern Missouri, including St. Louis.
- Forecasts predict rotating supercell thunderstorms that can produce strong to intense tornadoes.
- Other threats include damaging winds and large hail.
- Hundreds of thousands of people are in the areas at greatest risk.
- Officials advise residents to monitor forecasts closely and have ways to receive weather warnings.
- People should be ready to take shelter quickly if severe weather occurs.
- The NWS said the timing and impact of storms may change and more warnings will be issued.
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