U.S Severe Weather Threats: Isolated Tornadoes, Hail to Continue This Week; Dangerous Travel Possible

Challenging weather conditions are likely in portions of the U.S. this week, causing potential risks of severe weather. Homeowners should keep updated with the risk of isolated tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast reveals that redeveloping thunderstorms can impact portions of the Interstate 35 corridor in central Texas, which could spread over east Texas this week.

Additionally, the advisory warns of severe storms and heavy rain conditions in parts of the Mississippi Valley. Commuters should keep alert for large hail, strong winds, and flash flooding.

Homeowners should keep up-to-date with severe weather advisories. Tornado watches were issued in Oklahoma and Texas due to potential threats.

Severe Weather Outlook: Where Will It Unload?

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According to a weather report, the Southern Plains can experience continued threats of stormy weather. Central U.S. residents should be careful when navigating the roads to stay safe from the poor weather outlook.

Heavy rain can unload in Texas and Oklahoma, including areas in the south-central U.S. Residents should stay alert for challenging weather conditions, including strong winds and hail. Meanwhile, Gulf Coast residents should anticipate potential weather threats.

Americans with travel plans should limit outdoor plans, particularly in areas with severe weather threats. Next week, severe thunderstorms can unload in the following areas:

Arkansas
Tennessee
Memphis
Nashville
Jackson
New Orleans
Lake Charles

In Kansas City, the storms are forecast to weaken. However, residents should stay alert for redeveloping storms this week, with risks of large hail and localized flash floods. Meanwhile, Houston's Flood Watch, including Brazos Valley and Piney Woods, is present.

A stormy outlook could impact portions of central states in the early week. Severe thunderstorms can threaten Omaha, Des Moines, Kansas, and Rochester.

A weather report says the outbreak of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday is still likely in the following areas:

Omaha
Salina
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Abilene
San Angelo

NWS Little Rock reports widespread severe weather affects portions of north and west Arkansas. Additionally, a Des Moines advisory announced showers and storms in the region, with a chance of a tornado.

Severe Weather Threats Preparedness in April

Severe weather has continued to impact portions of the U.S., bringing isolated tornadoes and hail. Travelers should keep updated with the latest weather reports, particularly in the central portions.

Tornadoes can hit without notice, and households are vulnerable to significant weather threats. Familiarizing with weather safety and shelters can minimize the damage.

Additionally, preparing home emergency kits is one of the best steps to mitigate severe weather impacts, especially when evacuating. Homeowners should store medicine kits, bottled water, hygiene kits, canned goods with canned openers, and battery-powered radios.