US Latest Severe Weather Forecast: Tornado, Stormy Conditions Likely Next Week

The latest weather report shows severe weather risk is likely in the Plains this week, causing potential tornado concerns. Due to the weather conditions, commuters can expect potentially slower commutes.

People with travel plans should keep updated with the weather, particularly if they have any plans to travel. The south-central U.S. has recently experienced tornado outbreaks, particularly in Kansas and Oklahoma.

The NWS Weather Prediction Center warns of a moderate weather risk in central and eastern Texas, including potential thunderstorms, flash floods, and intense rain.

Additionally, the forecast reveals that thunderstorms can develop in the central and southern Plains. The anomalous moisture can cause rounds of rain, which is dangerous for low-lying or flood-prone areas.

The main risks are hail, flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The challenging weather will also affect parts of the Midwest.

Weather conditions in Plains next week

Recent tornadoes in Sunbright, Tennessee on April 3, 2024. Staying updated with tornado advisories is essential to keep safe from the weather, particularly in areas with severe weather. In a recent weather report, Plains can experience potential severe weather and tornado threats next week. (Photo : by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

The latest weather report reveals that potential stormy conditions, with a risk of tornadoes, can occur in the Plains next week. Commuters can likely face the threats of widespread damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes.

This weekend, thunderstorms and rain can unload in the following areas:

Boston
New York
Washington
Charlotte
Jacksonville
Dallas
Houston
Kansas City
Memphis

Potential severe thunderstorms are likely in this week's weather. Homeowners should also stay alert for heavy rains and the risk of additional river rises.

Next week, a chance of severe thunderstorms can bring possible tornadoes in the following areas:

Rapid City
Omaha
Kansas City
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Springfield

Lower Plains and High Plains can experience the tornado threats. From April 26 to April 28, at least 106 confirmed tornadoes were reported. Tornado outbreaks can occur anytime, and it is best to keep up with the latest forecasts.

This weekend until early next week, locally damaging winds can unload in the following areas:

Rapid City
Cheyenne
Denver
Grand Junction
Albuquerque
Phoenix
Las Vegas
Amarillo

Also Read: Eastern Texas, Ohio Valley Weather Forecast: Heavy Thunderstorm Conditions to Bring Challenging Commutes This Week

Tornado Preparedness: How Can People Keep Safe from Severe Weather

April unleashed severe weather threats in parts of the U.S. Tornadoes can occur without notice and devastate life and property. Homeowners should be alerted for a possible tornado watch or warning this weekend or next week.

Households can develop emergency plans, including for tornado threats. When tornadoes happen, people should go away from windows, doors, cabinets, or fragile materials. Covering heads can avoid potential dangers of falling debris when evacuating into secure areas.

Additionally, homeowners can store emergency kits at home. Emergency supplies can be helpful during severe weather events and natural disasters. They should keep battery-powered flashlights, small radios, bottled water supplies, food packs (canned foods), and batteries or powerbanks.

For motorists, when travel is not necessary, it is best to stay at home until the severe weather stops or improves.