Severe Weather Threats and Tornado Outbreaks in Central US Amid Unstable Oklahoma Weather
A series of severe weather events continue to impact the central United States, with tornado watches issued for parts of Kansas City, Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Georgia. The area remains under an enhanced risk for severe weather, including strong tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and flooding. On Tuesday, the Midwest and South face heightened tornado threats, with reports of tornadoes touching down in Tennessee, Alabama, Illinois, and Kentucky, along with damaging winds and large hail across Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Notable tornadoes include an EF4 in Kentucky and EF3 in St. Louis, along with multiple reports of damage and injuries. The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings and watches, particularly in Kansas City, where severe storms are expected to arrive in two waves between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday. The weather pattern is expected to improve later in the week, but lingering threats remain in the Southeast and parts of the Plains. Authorities advise residents to stay alert, review safety plans, and have multiple alert systems ready as the storms continue to pose significant risks.
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