An alert has been issued in the United States due to tornadoes. The upcoming days are expected to bring severe weather, affecting millions of people. A warning hovers over the major cities in the Plains and the Midwest of the United States as severe weather approaches.
Authorities urge the population in the US to take all necessary measures to face this severe weather. The possibility of large hail, destructive winds, and tornadoes threatens to shake the heart of the nation. According to meteorological experts, April is traditionally the second most active month in terms of severe weather events, and this year seems to be no exception.
We have already witnessed damaging storms during the month, and the active trend seems to remain strong in the second half of the month. With rapidly moving winds at height generating wind shear, the atmosphere is primed for potentially destructive storms. The Center for Severe Weather Prediction (SPC) of NOAA has raised the alert to a level 3 out of 5 for Monday, April 15, covering areas including western Oklahoma, northwest Texas, central and eastern Nebraska, and central northern Kansas.
More than 1.6 million people in cities like Lincoln, Nebraska, Lawton, Oklahoma, and Salina and Manhattan, Kansas are in the line of fire to face severe storms. The scenario is concerning, especially for those in areas like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Omaha, Wichita, and Fort Worth. Over 13.5 million people face a level 2 out of 5 risk on Monday, with the possibility of severe storms that could unleash extreme events such as tornadoes and significant hail.
The situation becomes even tenser when considering the location of the dryline, where dry and warm air separates from moist and warm air, creating a breeding ground for severe storms. Experts also warn of the potential for heavy downpours in areas like Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
With an anticipation of receiving between 1-2 inches of rain, parts of Iowa could see up to 3 inches of precipitation starting this Monday. Concerns for possible flooding increase with the intensification of moisture in the region. As residents and authorities in these areas of the US prepare for the upcoming severe weather, they remain vigilant for updates from experts to stay safe against the impending relentless weather.
