Summary
snowfall and tornadoes.. In the central United States, a strong storm on Wednesday brought out heavy snow, tornadoes, and enormous hail, and these circumstances are predicted to persist for the next several days.
The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that Colorado will have significant snowfall through Thursday before it gradually taper down overnight and on Friday.
Which state is most prone to tornadoes?
In the meanwhile, there are forecasts for severe storms to move into the Midwest and some areas of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Parts of Nebraska and Iowa, as well as northern Kansas and western Missouri, will see the greatest storms.
Heavy snowfall waves will start to impact the Four Corners and higher altitudes in the Southwest overnight. This comprises the San Juan Mountains and portions of the Mogollon Rim that extend north to southern Utah.
Heavy snow will continue across portions of the central Rockies, while developing across parts of the southern Rockies and the southwestern U.S. tonight. pic.twitter.com/n7iGPTN1jR
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) March 14, 2024
US tornado alert
A region extending from Texas to Illinois and Indiana is also susceptible to strong thunderstorms that have the potential to produce hail, tornadoes, and devastating wind gusts.
Parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri have the greatest danger of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. On Friday, there will be a reduction in the overall risk of severe storms.
The NWS issued a Tornado Watch for portions of Ohio and Indiana on Thursday until 12:00 a.m. CT. There is a tornado watch in effect for several areas of Illinois today.
How to assemble a snowstorm emergency kit
The NWS advises making sure you have any necessary supplies in your car, business, and home before the storm makes landfall. In addition, you should ensure that pets and farm animals are secure and have necessary supplies.
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