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abcnews.go.comSevere Storms and Tornadoes Threaten Midwest on Monday
About 50 million people across the central United States faced a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes on Monday. The threat followed at least 20 tornadoes reported across four states the previous day.
New York PostSevere Thunderstorms and Tornado Risk Issued for Central Plains and Midwest
The National Weather Service issued a Level 4 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms for parts of Kansas and southeastern Nebraska. Violent EF-3+ tornadoes are the main threat across a corridor affecting more than 80 million people.
theyeshivaworld.comTornado Outbreaks Surprise Forecasters After National Weather Service Staffing Cuts
Staffing reductions at the National Weather Service led to the cancellation of early morning weather balloon launches this spring. Two subsequent tornado outbreaks caught forecasters by surprise. The agency has faced budget and personnel constraints following broader federal staf…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSevere Storms Continue Across Southern US with Tornadoes and Hail Reported
Severe thunderstorms have persisted for six days across the southern United States, producing tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. At least one person was killed on Monday, and multiple injuries occurred on Tuesday, including from a tornado in Mineral Wells, Texas. Addition…
news.sky.comTornado in Northern Texas Kills One Person Amid Ongoing Wildfires in Georgia
A tornado struck northern Texas on Saturday night, resulting in one death and injuries to six others. Wildfires continue to burn in southeastern Georgia, destroying homes and prompting containment efforts. Severe weather is expected to persist in parts of the southern and midwest…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStorm Prediction Center Issues Level 3 Severe Weather Risk for Midwest and Mississippi Valley After Southern Tornadoes
More than 55 million Americans face risks of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes in an expected severe weather outbreak on Monday. This follows recent storms that caused destruction in Oklahoma and Texas, including an EF-4 tornado and one fatality. Forecasters highlight pot…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStorms Cause Flooding and Tornado Damage in Michigan and Wisconsin
Storms swept the Great Lakes region, bringing flooding that submerged roads and surrounded homes in Michigan and Wisconsin. Thousands of residents were without power, and drivers were trapped in rising water in Milwaukee. Drone footage captured flooded neighborhoods in Michigan.
axios.comSevere Weather Threat Covers Midwest and Plains Affecting Over 130 Million People
Parts of the Midwest and Plains face risks of tornadoes and large hail on Tuesday, following storms that caused damage in Kansas and Minnesota on Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms in areas including eastern Iowa, south…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCentral US Faces Week of Severe Storms and Flooding Through Friday
A full week of dangerous weather looms for the central US, with multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms expected through Friday. About a dozen states from Texas to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes face storm threats. Rivers are already running high in northern Michigan and north…