A dangerous severe weather outbreak is forecasted to develop over the weekend, affecting over 150 million people in the central and eastern U.S. The Storm Prediction Center has raised Saturday’s risk to its highest level, expecting a tornado outbreak. The FOX Forecast Center warns of potent thunderstorms bringing winds up to 100 mph, baseball-sized hail, and significant tornado activity. The storm is described as having all necessary ingredients for explosive and potentially deadly weather.
Severe Thunderstorm Watches are issued from Minnesota to Missouri, while Tornado Watches cover Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas. A ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ Tornado Watch is in effect for some areas along the Gulf Coast. Wind damage has been reported in northwest Missouri with power outages but no injuries. Governors of Alabama and Missouri have declared states of emergency in anticipation of severe impacts.
On Saturday, the storm system will move eastward, potentially causing a tornado outbreak in the central Gulf Coast states and Deep South. Major cities like Birmingham, Jackson, and Hattiesburg are at risk. The storm will progress through the Mississippi River area, affecting states like Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. New Orleans and Birmingham face a high likelihood of supercell thunderstorms.
By Sunday, the storm is expected to reach the East Coast. Stay informed and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
Severe weather is expected along the I-95 corridor, with the threat of tornadoes limited to the Virginia coast and extending south into the Carolinas. The main concerns will be damaging wind gusts and large hail. When faced with multiple weather warnings, it can be life-saving to trust your instincts on whether to stay or go. A graphic depicting the severe weather threat on Sunday, March 15, 2025, indicates that significant wind shear will be present, increasing the risk of storms that may rotate and spawn tornadoes. Additionally, severe storms are possible north of the Delmarva Peninsula into the Northeast. The original source of this information reported tornadoes captured on video in Missouri during a severe weather event spanning several days.
