Severe Thunderstorms Could Unleash in Midwest

Forecasts said rainfalls with severe thunderstorms could emerge this week in the Midwest and the Northcentral U.S.

Residents in the said cities should watch out for potential thunderstorms.

Previous reports showed the rollercoaster temperatures in the Midwest and Northeast, from summer-like to winter-like weather. Areas in the North

In the latest weather update, AccuWeather said severe weather could impact parts of the Midwest starting Tuesday evening. The report also added that damaging winds could be felt in parts of Wisconsin and eastern Iowa.

The website further noted that the severe thunderstorms until Wednesday night could also result in travel delays with potential damaging wind gusts and flooding downpours, stating that the moisture could help rain and thunderstorms to develop.

On the same day, the report noted that Great Lakes could also suffer from strong wind gusts and rain showers that could result in power interruptions.

Ohio, Nashville, and Cincinnati could also be affected.

Furthermore, the East coast is expected for a severe weather threat on Thursday.

Parts of Omaha, Nebraska, and Minneapolis could also feel the rain with thunderstorms.

On the other hand, the forecast said that the cold breeze in the Northeast would be short-lived, noting that snowflakes are possible.

Meanwhile, parts of the Northeast could feel summery to cold temperatures starting Tuesday.

In addition, severe thunderstorms are possible in the eastern portions of the United States, beginning Wednesday to Thursday.

Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in the latest weather advisory that Tropical Storm Karl formed over the Bay of Campeche and would hit the Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical Storm Watch is in effect in Southern Mexico. Tropical Storm Karl is recorded as the 11th storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.

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There is no forecast yet if the storm could affect portions of the United States.

Thunderstorms

In previous stories, thunderstorms are dangerous since the impact could kill or inflict serious injuries to humans and properties.

According to the website of NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) Thunderstorm Basic, it is a rainshower with thunder or light night.

The NSSL also said that severe thunderstorms could cause flash flooding and can ignore fire.

It further explained that thunderstorms form with important elements, including moisture, lifting mechanisms, and rising unstable air, adding that the United States experiences 100,000 thunderstorms each year.

Thunder and lightning safety tips

Knowing what to do during and after thunderstorms could help prevent thunderstorm-related deaths or injuries.

Based on the CDC's lightning safety tips, learning safety during thunderstorms could help save from risks.

Being aware of the thunderstorm advisories is important.
When thunder strikes or roars, seek a safe and enclosed area or the nearest shelter. Immediately return to shore when you are in the water as the thunder roars.
Avoid staying in open vehicles and spaces.
If you are indoors, keep away from glass doors and windows.
As mentioned above, stay away from the waters.
Immediately call for medical assistance if you or your family suffers from a lightning strike.
Be careful with the appliance, electrical wires, outlets, or equipment damaged by the thunder.