Storm Causing Severe Thunderstorms, Snow, and Strong Winds Could Hit Central United States This Week, Forecast Warns

Almost a week before November ends, the latest weather forecast warned that a storm could cause severe thunderstorms with snow and strong in the Central United States starting next week.

Residents in the Central United States and people near the coastal areas should stay updated with the weather.

With just almost days before December starts and Winter becomes more apparent, a developing storm could unleash rain with thunderstorms this week, expected starting Tuesday.

Thunderstorms and rain

According to AccuWeather's latest forecast, the storm with thunderstorms and heavy rains could cause isolated tornadoes, local flash floods, and damaging wind gusts, affecting portions of Dallas, Little Rock, New Orleans, Houston, and Shreveport.

Residents in the affected area, including in portions of western Louisiana, southeastern Missouri, eastern Texas, Kentucky, Florida Panhandle, Ohio, and West Virginia, could expect flooding rainfall with thunderstorms.

As November ends, the risk of thunderstorms starting Wednesday morning to Wednesday evening could persist in Birmingham, Knoxville, and New Orleans.

The forecast also added that rain with thunderstorms could emerge in Nashville, Atlanta, Norfolk, New York, and Montreal starting Wednesday.

Due to the coming Winter and severe weather conditions, the report added that the temperatures would become cooler in Dallas, Little Rock, St. Louis, Chicago, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Chicago.

Regarding snow accumulation, the report explained that snow might be possible in portions of northern Michigan, the Rockies, and central Iowa starting Tuesday.

Because the severe weather conditions could unleash strong winds and wind gusts, it is expected to turn down trees and power lines.

Motorists traveling to the affected areas should drive carefully and safely as the weather could affect road visibility.

Meanwhile, in the Wednesday forecast, AccuWeather reported that the storm could cause strong wind gusts.

According to the report, the wind gusts could cause local wind damage, lakeshore flooding, and travel disruptions.

AccuWeather said the wind gust could reach from 40 to 60 mph (65 - 95 km/h), affecting portions of Des Moines, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Toronto, and New York.

Weather preparation tips

The report explained that the severe weather conditions could impact communities in the central United States, causing thunderstorms and strong wind gusts starting this week.

In addition, the forecast showed that the brunt of the storm could be felt on Wednesday. As a result, preparations for the storm are important to prevent casualties and damage to properties.

Read or listen to the latest forecast.

Weather agencies emphasized the need to be updated with the weather's progress, especially during the impact of a storm or hurricane. You can know the weather on websites, local weather agencies, or national television. Knowing the hurricane or storm watches or warnings could help you avoid accidents.

Bring your rain protection.

As Christmas comes near, many Americans will be busy preparing early for the much-awaited Christmas Holiday. Always bring an umbrella or rain jacket outdoors.

Avoid traveling as the storm makes landfall.It is best to avoid traveling when a storm or hurricane makes landfall. It could flood major roads or cause reduced to poor road visibility.

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