Severe weather is returning to areas of the Plains and Midwest that have already faced devastating storms over the weekend. This upcoming weather poses a significant challenge to recovery efforts, with millions of people potentially affected.
On Monday, severe weather will primarily affect the Deep South and the Gulf Coast. However, as the week progresses, the focus will shift back to the Midwest and Plains, regions still reeling from recent tornadoes and storms. While the forecast does not predict storms as severe as those from last weekend, even moderate weather could disrupt ongoing recovery work in these areas.
I know every part of the country has ‘its thing’… But tornados are absolutely fucking terrifying!! pic.twitter.com/NWx8I2jDXr
— The JRE Companion (@TheJRECompanion) April 29, 2024
According to the FOX Forecast Center, a dip in the jet stream over the northern Rockies is driving the expected weather on Tuesday. This will pull low-level moisture from the southern to the central Plains, setting the stage for thunderstorms later in the day. Although the tornado threat is lower compared to the weekend’s events, the environment will still be conducive to severe weather, including the potential for large hail and damaging wind gusts. There is also a possibility of some tornadoes forming.
Tuesday’s thunderstorms are expected to develop along a cold front moving through the region. These storms will likely hit eastern Nebraska and Iowa, some of the same areas that experienced strong tornadoes on Friday. The main concerns with these storms are large hail and damaging winds, but the risk of tornadoes remains.
More incredible videos coming out of Nebraska of today’s tornado outbreak. From outside of Lincoln to Elkhorn to Omaha. The damage done was immense and the residence of NE will forever remember this day.
Prayers for all the beautiful people of Nebraska. pic.twitter.com/WvkIHUWQue
— ✞ Gabriel ✞ (@gabrielhaynes) April 26, 2024
The FOX Forecast Center also highlights that, irrespective of storm severity, the heavy rains and thunderstorms could severely impact areas already struggling with recovery efforts. Storm survey teams continue to assess the damage as recovery operations are ongoing.
JUST IN: ⚠️ Stunning footage emerges of ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE TORNADO crossing the road in front of two commuters..
This is arguably ONE OF THE BEST video captures of the horrifying tornados that ripped through the mid south this weekend..
Multiple states hit by dozens and… https://t.co/w2XfKW0CVz pic.twitter.com/KCaLQ59JPp
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) April 29, 2024
By Wednesday, the severe weather threat will shift slightly westward. Areas such as southern Nebraska, central Kansas, western Oklahoma, and North Texas are expected to face this risk. Over 2 million people in this region, including those in cities like Wichita, Topeka, Salina, Manhattan in Kansas, and Enid and Woodward in Oklahoma, are under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC).
Tornados are something to behold.
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🔉 pic.twitter.com/i7RbW7M1jf— TheRealBiffBifford™ 🇺🇸 (@TBifford) April 29, 2024
Beyond the threat of tornadoes and thunderstorms, there is also concern about flash flooding, which could compound the difficulties for those already dealing with the aftermath of previous storms.
Please pray for the families of those who were affected by the tragic tornados last night.
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) April 27, 2024
