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.