Overview

• The National Weather Service and NOAA have issued moderate-risk warnings as severe thunderstorms develop across the Central U.S. from April 17 to 20.
• Forecasters predict multiple waves of storms, with each day's threat zone spanning over 1,000 miles, impacting areas from Texas to Michigan.
• Heavy rainfall of 2–8 inches is expected, raising flash flooding concerns in regions already saturated by earlier storms this month.
• Travel disruptions are anticipated, with minor airline delays and potential road hazards, though widespread cancellations are not expected unless flooding worsens.
• The same weather system is bringing heavy snow to the Rockies, with up to 2 feet expected in higher elevations, causing hazardous road conditions.