The southern US can expect possible stronger storms and severe weather this week, particularly in Dallas and Austin. Homeowners can expect slower commutes and travel hazards due to flooding, rainfall, hail, and isolated tornadoes.
People traveling this week should be extra careful with the road conditions and severe weather in the South. If travel is not important, it would be best to stay at home until the weather outlook finally improves.
According to the latest NWN report, March and April can spawn intense tornadoes in the South and Midwest. Homeowners should watch out for tornado advisories to avoid potential dangers.
In addition, the NWS Storm Prediction Center warns of severe thunderstorms in central Texas and Oklahoma this week. Meanwhile, a slight risk is forecast in northwestern Texas to the southwest.
Severe Weather Outlook in the Southern US: Where Will Stormy Conditions Unload?
(Photo : Hurricane Satellite via NOAA NESDIS). Southern US can anticipate potential severe weather outlook until the weekend, bringing hail, heavy rains and isolated tornadoes.
AccuWeather's news report shows that isolated tornadoes and severe weather could threaten portions of the South this early week. Hail conditions and flooding rainfall could unload in the late week.
Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds (50 to 60 mph) can occur in the following areas:
- Joplin
- Oklahoma City
- Wichita Falls
- Abilene
- Dallas
- Wac
- Austin
- Shreveport
In addition, the Weather Prediction Center advisory monitors an increasing concern for flash flood potential in west-central and north Texas this week. From Austin to Oklahoma, residents will become vulnerable to severe weather with intense thunderstorms, winds, and possible tornadoes.
On Friday night, severe thunderstorms can threaten the following areas:
- Springfield
- Little Rock
- Dallas
- Jackson
- New Orleans
- Montgomery
- Mobile
- Houston
Homeowners are advised to watch out for tornado warnings this weekend. In the latest advisories, tornado warnings are issued in the following areas:
- Coffeyville KS,
- Caney KS,
- Washington County, OK
On the weekend, rainfall will spread in the following areas:
- Jackson
- Mobile
- New Orleans
- Tallahassee
- Charleston
- Charlotte
- Atlanta
On Saturday, the tornado threat will unfold in the following areas:
- Montgomery
- Atlanta
- Albany
- Jacksonville
- Savannah
- Columbia
- Wilmington
- Raleigh
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Flooding Rainfall Weather Preparedness
Severe weather conditions can unload rounds of heavy rain in the southern US this week, bringing flooding risks to low-lying or flood-prone areas. Another threat is twisters or tornadoes that could spawn at night.
As a result, Americans should keep updated with the latest forecasts, particularly for those with travel plans. Severe weather can have damaging impacts on houses and infrastructure, causing dangerous situations.
In addition, thunderstorms are life-threatening. When people hear thunder, it is best to evacuate into secure areas or buildings until it finally stops. It is important to keep away from open areas, powerlines, waters, and trees.
Forecasts show that severe weather can likely unfold in March or April, and preparedness is crucial to staying safe.
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