Severe Weather with Thunderstorms and High Winds Could Affect Over 30 Million People in South-Central U.S; Forecasts Monitor Potential Tornadoes

The latest weather forecast warned that severe weather conditions are expected this week in portions of the South-Central U.S., including Texas, Indiana, and Illinois.

The forecast added that the potent storm could bring thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential tornadoes.

Residents in the said areas should stay updated with the storm, especially the emergence of tornadoes.

The forecast said that the threat could impact many residents.

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Austin, Texas on February 17, 2021

According to the latest forecast on November 29, AccuWeather reported that a potent storm could affect over 30 million people in the South-Central United States due to severe weather conditions.

Last week's forecast also showed severe weather conditions persisted in portions of the United States, causing travel concerns and disruptions.

The storm caused a mixture of snow and rain that helped for colder weather.

On the other hand, the latest forecast added that they were monitoring the threat of tornadoes, which could emerge in Mississippi Valley and the Gulf Coast on Tuesday.

AccuWeather's weather outlook showed that severe thunderstorms could unload from Tuesday until Tuesday night, causing local flash flooding and damaging wind gusts and tornadoes.

The severe thunderstorms could impact Little Rock, Houston, New Orleans, Nashville, and Evansville.

In the weather report, Missouri, southern Illinois, Kentucky, Arkansas, northeastern Texas, and northwestern Louisiana could expect the storm on Tuesday evening.

Meanwhile, the forecast added that the severe thunderstorms could persist until Wednesday, causing torrential rainfall, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

The report said that Wednesday's severe thunderstorms could affect Knoxville, Birmingham, and New Orleans.

Residents should look into the strong winds and torrential rainfall in the affected areas, which could stretch to portions of Georgia and the Carolinas starting Wednesday.

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As emphasized, commuters and motorists should consider the weather conditions before planning an outdoor activity, especially since the storm could unload heavy rain and strong wind gusts.

On the other hand, strong wind gusts could emerge until Wednesday night.

The report said wind gusts could cause local wind damage and travel delays.

There is a possibility that the wind gust could damage power lines, causing power outages.

Flooding rainfall and heavy snow in Washington and Northern California

On the other hand, the latest forecast also added that an atmospheric river could result in flooding rainfall and heavy snow in portions of Washington and Northern California.

The report said that it could cause small flooding and significant travel delays.

As the weather reports heavy snow and rain, the beginning of December could record chilly weather.

Snow lovers could find more snow, which could invite outdoor skiing.

However, it is important to consider that prolonged exposure to cold weather will lead to health risks.

It is advisable to wear layered clothes.

Ultimately, the weather forecast in South-Central United States showed that potential hair and tornadoes could emerge.

Residents should stay alert this week for the emergence of tornadoes.