Severe Storms and Tornado Outbreak Expected Across Central and Eastern U.S.

Forecasters warn of significant tornado threats, damaging winds, and wildfires as a powerful storm system moves through the Midwest and Southeast.

A dangerous storm system is forecast to bring severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks to areas from the Mississippi Valley to the Southeast this weekend.
Regions at high risk include central Missouri, northeast Arkansas, western Kentucky, Tennessee, and northern Mississippi, with cities like Memphis, St. Louis, and Des Moines particularly vulnerable.
The National Weather Service predicts damaging winds up to 90 mph, large hail, and nighttime tornadoes, which pose heightened dangers while people may be asleep.
Blizzard conditions are expected in the northern Plains, while extreme fire weather warnings are issued for parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas due to high winds and dry conditions.
Experts urge residents to prepare by securing homes, assembling emergency kits, and staying informed through weather alerts and local warnings.