Towven.com – A significant severe weather event is unfolding across the central and southern United States, with severe thunderstorm warnings issued for multiple regions.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has highlighted areas from eastern Texas and Oklahoma through the lower Mississippi Valley and into the Southeast as being at risk for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, and isolated hail.
In Texas, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is under a Tornado Watch as a significant severe weather threat unfolds.
Powerful thunderstorms have been racing across portions of the central and southern Plains since Monday, leading to numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Tornado Warnings.
Read: Tornado Watches Issued Across Texas and Oklahoma Amid Severe Weather Threats
The Houston area is also bracing for severe weather coinciding with the opening day of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Areas east of Interstate 45 face the greatest risk, with threats including damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes.
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to intensify from early morning and peak late in the morning as a cold front moves through Southeast Texas.
Farther east, New Orleans has adjusted Mardi Gras celebrations in response to forecasts predicting powerful storms and potential tornadoes.
The city’s two biggest parades were rescheduled and shortened, while authorities warned against using items like umbrellas and tents that could become hazardous due to high winds.
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The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms, indicating the potential for a tornado outbreak.
This risk area includes portions of southeastern Oklahoma, northeastern Texas, and extends southeastward to southwestern Alabama and western parts of the Florida Panhandle.
Residents in the affected regions are advised to stay informed through local news outlets and official weather sources, ensuring they have access to timely updates and warnings.
It’s crucial to have a plan in place and be prepared to seek shelter immediately if a warning is issued.
