Severe Thunderstorms and Tornado Risk Issued for Central Plains and Midwest

The highest risk of tornadoes is expected early to mid Monday afternoon after 2 p.m. CT. Supercell thunderstorms capable of producing EF-3+ tornadoes and softball-sized hail are possible across central and northeastern Kansas, including Wichita.

A Level 3 threat extends into central Iowa, northwestern Missouri, and northern Oklahoma. By nighttime, storms are expected to organize into a line, with damaging wind gusts up to 75 mph becoming the main hazard. A Level 2 threat covers parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, including the Milwaukee and Chicago metro areas.

Damaging wind, hail, and heavy rain are expected to be the main threats and could cause localized power outages.

Severe storms are expected to persist into Tuesday across the Ohio Valley, where a Level 2 threat has been issued. Tuesday’s storms will bring widespread 1–2 inches of rain from northern Minnesota through northeastern Texas, with a minor risk of flash flooding possible. The multi-day severe weather threat is expected to wrap up by the end of Tuesday.