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Severe Storms and Flood Risks Loom Over Central U.S. This Easter Weekend

Millions face threats of thunderstorms, large hail, high winds, and isolated tornadoes as a multi-day weather system intensifies.

A few mainly light showers may develop across Southeast Texas Saturday evening, according to the European forecast model. Houston can expect more rainfall on Sunday.
Children excitedly collect Easter eggs at Phillis Wheatley Park in San Antonio on April 8, 2023. This year, San Antonio has a chance of storms overnight Saturday into early Easter Sunday.

Overview

  • As of Friday morning, severe thunderstorm watches are active across the Central Plains and Midwest, with risks of large hail, 75 mph wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes continuing through Easter Sunday.
  • The National Weather Service estimates 40 million people are at risk of severe weather on Friday, with the threat zone stretching from northern Texas to northern Michigan.
  • Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with localized totals up to 8 inches, could cause flash flooding in areas already saturated by earlier spring storms.
  • The most dangerous storms are expected on Easter Sunday, particularly from central Texas to Missouri and Illinois, potentially disrupting holiday travel and gatherings.
  • Forecasters from AccuWeather and the Storm Prediction Center emphasize the importance of monitoring alerts as the storm system evolves over the weekend.