US weather forecast: Tornadoes, severe weather threat for 60 million Americans. Check locations

Tornadoes, strong wind are likely to hit southern Minnesota to Texas as more than 60 million are under severe weather threat till Sunday.

As Friday morning unfolds, radar screens are already lighting up with the presence of severe thunderstorms across the Plains and Midwest. These storms mark the onset of a day fraught with weather-related challenges, as the risk of severe weather extends over an expansive 1,000-mile stretch from southern Minnesota to Texas.

As Saturday approaches, the severity and scope of the impending weather threat intensify significantly. Forecasters anticipate the likelihood of widespread strong to severe thunderstorms persisting throughout the day and extending into the night. Spanning a vast expanse of the central United States, the overall threat encompasses a staggering 55 million individuals residing in areas stretching from south-central Texas through Michigan.


On Saturday, the risk becomes more widespread from Texas to Michigan, including Dallas and Milwaukee. The greatest threat for strong tornadoes returns to the central and southern Plains, again including Oklahoma City and Kansas City. Hail ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs could fall and damaging winds would be possible, as per a report on NYT News Service.

FAQs:

Q1. What is weather forecast for Friday?
A1. As Friday morning unfolds, radar screens are already lighting up with the presence of severe thunderstorms across the Plains and Midwest. These storms mark the onset of a day fraught with weather-related challenges, as the risk of severe weather extends over an expansive 1,000-mile stretch from southern Minnesota to Texas.

Q2. What is weather forecast for Saturday?
A2. As Saturday approaches, the severity and scope of the impending weather threat intensify significantly. Forecasters anticipate the likelihood of widespread strong to severe thunderstorms persisting throughout the day and extending into the night.