US weather forecast for Monday: Tornadoes, hail storms, thunderstorm predicted, 8 million people facing threat

US weather forecast has predicted the possibility of tornadoes, hail storms as around 8 million people are facing the threat severe thunderstorm.

AP
Tornadoes and hail threat loom large for areas such as New Orleans, and Oklahoma City as NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has predicted nearly eight million individuals spanning from Texas to Kansas find themselves under a Level 2 out of 5 risk on the severe thunderstorm scale.

Among the areas identified for heightened caution are populous cities like Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Wichita, Kansas. This classification serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather patterns, prompting residents and authorities alike to remain vigilant and prepared for potential hazards.

As communities brace themselves for the looming threat, efforts to disseminate timely warnings and encourage precautionary measures take on heightened importance in safeguarding lives and property against the impending storm risks.


It may officially be spring, but wintry weather blanketed the US on Saturday with New England and California seeing a mix of rain, heavy snow and gusty winds, as per an AP report.

In the West, a winter storm warning was in effect through Sunday morning for parts of the Sierra Nevada, and a 91-mph (147-kph) wind gust was recorded at Mammoth Mountain near the California-Nevada line. About a foot (30 centimeters) of snow had fallen by Saturday morning north of Lake Tahoe.

A winter weather advisory was issued through Sunday night for parts of northern Arizona, the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff to the New Mexico border with up to a half foot (15 centimeters) of snow possible at upper elevations and winds gusting to 40 mph (64 kph).
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The National Weather Service also warned of what it called a significant winter storm over central regions of the country through Monday.

FAQs

Q1. What is US weather forecast?
A1. Tornadoes and hail threat loom large for areas such as New Orleans, and Oklahoma City as NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has predicted nearly eight million individuals spanning from Texas to Kansas find themselves under a Level 2 out of 5 risk on the severe thunderstorm scale.

Q2. What is weather forecast for Monday?
A2. The National Weather Service also warned of what it called a significant winter storm over central regions of the country through Monday.
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