Isolated tornadoes and severe thunderstorms can emerge in the Central US, according to the latest forecasts. People traveling this week should stay updated with the latest weather reports to avoid travel dangers.
February unleashed challenging weather conditions in portions of the US, including winter storms, heavy snow, tornadoes, flash flooding, and floods. In the Pacific Northwest, the forecast showed that low-elevation rain, mountain snow and thunderstorms could unfold on the West Coast and Intermountain West on Wednesday.
In West Texas, Southeast Colorado and New Mexico, dry and gusty winds can be likely, causing possible fire weather concerns. On Wednesday, the Southwestern US can also expect critical fire weather risk.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), above-normal temperatures can unfold in the Great Plains, Great Lakes and Ohio River valley. In Kansas City, the forecast noted that rain could unload on Wednesday or Thursday morning.
Severe Thunderstorms, Isolated Tornadoes in the Central US
In the Central US, the forecast warned of a significant severe weather threat this winter. The challenging weather conditions can unfold in the Central states by February's end.
Strong winds and torrential downpours are likely in northeastern Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee and southeastern Kansas. Localized damaging winds and hail conditions are likely in the following areas:
- Springfield
- Tulsa
- Springfield
- Clarksville
- Fayetteville
- Cape Girardeau
- Ohio
- Tennessee Valleys
- Ohio
In the central US, temperatures can reach above the historical average. In the early week, the warm weather outlook could spread in Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Kansas City, Des Moines and Chicago.
From February 27 to February 28, homeowners should stay alert for thunderstorms and travel disruptions in the following areas:
- Columbus
- Louisville
- Nashville
- Little Rock
- Springfield
The warm and humid is expected in Birmingham, Houston and New Orleans. The colder weather outlook is expected in Wichita and Lubbock. This March, the forecast warned of severe weather threats in March.
Also Read: Northeast Winter Storm Threat: Snow, Wintry Conditions Likely This Week
Weather in the Northeast: Warmer Temperatures and Late-Week Storm
On Wednesday, snowmelt is possible on Wednesday in the following areas:
- Detroit
- New York
- Washington
- Cincinnati
- St. Louis
- Chicago
- St. Louis
- Kansas City
On Thursday, the rainy conditions can become more widespread in the Northeast.
- Boston
- New York
- Washington
- Virginia
- Beach
- Buffalo
- Pittsburgh
- Charleston
- Indianapolis
- Nashville
- Detroit
- Nashville
In the late week, wet snow is possible with a chance of slippery travel. The snow conditions can unfold in the following areas:
- Burlington
- Augusta
- Portland
- Utica
- Binghamton
Meanwhile, flurries and colder conditions can emerge in the following areas:
- Ottawa
- Portland
- Boston
- New York
- Washington
- Charleston
- Pittsburgh
- Detroit
- Virginia Beach
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