Severe Storm System Threatens Tornadoes, Wildfires, and Blizzards Across the U.S.
A powerful storm is forecast to bring significant tornado outbreaks in the Southeast, wildfire risks in the Plains, and blizzard conditions in the northern Midwest this weekend.
- The National Weather Service warns of a 'significant' tornado outbreak expected Saturday across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, with additional severe thunderstorms anticipated from Iowa to northern Mississippi.
- Overnight tornadoes pose heightened risks, particularly in areas with mobile homes, as forecasters predict long-track tornadoes in parts of the Southeast.
- Wildfire risks are critical in the Plains and Southwest due to high winds up to 90 mph and dry conditions, with Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma among the most vulnerable regions.
- Blizzard conditions are expected in the northern Plains, particularly in the Red River Valley, with heavy snow and strong winds creating hazardous travel conditions.
- Approximately 100 million people across the Midwest, Southeast, and Plains are under threat from severe weather, including damaging winds, hail, and power outages, through the weekend.
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