Severe Weather Threatens Midwest, South, and East with Tornadoes, Hail, and Damaging Winds

A multi-day weather outbreak is expected to impact 17 states with risks including tornadoes, large hail, and extreme winds, while fire danger persists in the Great Plains.

• The National Weather Service forecasts severe storms Friday through Sunday, affecting the Midwest, South, and East Coast, with tornadoes, hail up to baseball size, and wind gusts up to 90 mph.
• A 'moderate risk' for severe thunderstorms is issued for areas including southeast Iowa, eastern Missouri, Illinois, and parts of Kentucky and Tennessee, with a high likelihood of strong tornadoes and damaging winds.
• On Saturday, the severe weather threat shifts to the Deep South, including Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, with New Orleans and Birmingham under a level 4 out of 5 severe risk for tornadoes and destructive winds.
• Fire weather warnings remain critical in parts of Texas and the southern Great Plains due to dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott mobilizing resources to address wildfire risks.
• Winter storm conditions persist in the West, with heavy snowfall in California's Sierra Nevada, while a rare EF-0 tornado caused damage in Pico Rivera, California, on Thursday morning.

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