As the severe weather season ramps up, the central and eastern United States are bracing for a series of severe thunderstorms expected to hit the region from Monday through Thursday. The storms are forecasted to bring damaging winds, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes.
On Monday night, severe thunderstorms are likely to persist into Tuesday morning, potentially affecting parts of the Midwest. The main threat from these storms will be damaging wind gusts, although hail and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
Although the storms are expected to dissipate by Tuesday afternoon, additional severe thunderstorms are likely to develop in their wake. Parts of the Midwest and Tennessee Valley, including cities like Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Nashville, are under a Level 2 of 5 risk for severe weather on Tuesday.
Wednesday is shaping up to be a day of heightened concern, with over 48 million people at a Level 2 of 5 or higher risk for severe thunderstorms. The storms are expected to start in the southern Plains and Mississippi Valley, gaining strength as they move eastward throughout the day and into the evening, eventually reaching the Appalachians by late Wednesday night.
The main threats from these storms include hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, with the potential for some tornadoes to reach at least EF2 strength. A separate area of severe storms is also possible in Texas on Wednesday.
On Thursday, an additional round of severe thunderstorms could develop from Georgia to New Jersey in the East, as well as in Texas. These storms have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts and hail, posing a threat to the affected areas.
Residents in the central and eastern US are advised to stay informed about the weather conditions and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this period of heightened severe weather activity.
