A new multiday severe weather threat is expected to develop in the central United States by midweek and could shift towards parts of the East Coast before Friday, according to AccuWeather meteorologists. Following a deadly severe weather and tornado outbreak over the weekend, this upcoming storm is forecasted to bring a range of hazardous conditions, from blowing dust and wildfires to snowstorms, blizzards, and severe thunderstorms.
Over the weekend, there were over 1,000 reports of severe weather, with more than 90 tornadoes and at least 40 fatalities, along with numerous injuries. This week’s storm setup resembles the previous weekend, with a large storm moving from the Rockies onto the Plains, drawing warm, moist air from the Gulf and receiving a boost from the jet stream. However, this storm is not expected to be as intense as the previous one.
While the storm will still bring strong winds raising wildfire and dust risks over the southern Plains, it may not reach the same level of severity due to fragmented jet stream patterns. A secondary storm forming could disrupt the severity and shift the threat zone. There is a growing risk of thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail, primarily over northern Missouri, northeastern Kansas, southeastern Nebraska, and Iowa on Tuesday night.
Although the tornado setup is less favorable compared to the previous weekend, there is still a potential for a few tornadoes during this multiday event. The risk of severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, extends to states like Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi on Wednesday and Wednesday night.
The main threats from Wednesday to Wednesday night will be damaging straight-line wind gusts and hail. While a widespread severe weather and tornado outbreak is not anticipated, isolated tornadoes can still be devastating. It is crucial for all severe weather alerts to be taken seriously, as conditions can change rapidly.
There may be a risk of severe thunderstorms in the Southeastern states on Thursday, depending on the formation of a secondary storm. This could impact areas like the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Georgia, and northern Florida. The storm’s speed of development might mitigate severe weather in the upper Ohio Valley and the eastern Great Lakes region.
The possibility exists for rain to transition into heavy, wet snow in certain areas of the central Appalachians, mid-Atlantic, and New England on Thursday night and Friday. For top-tier safety features without ads, consider upgrading to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. With this subscription, you’ll gain access to advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts provided by our expert meteorologists who work around the clock to assess and notify you of potential risks, ensuring the safety of you and your loved ones.
