Tonight, conditions may lead to an outbreak of severe storms capable of producing tornadoes, large hail, and destructive winds.
Brace yourselves, folks! The weather gods are stirring things up in the Upper Midwest on April 28, and it ain't gonna be pretty. Prepare for a severe thunderstorm outbreak capable of spawning damaging winds, large hail, and dangerous tornadoes. It's gonna be a wild ride, and nearly 45 million people from Texas to the U.S.-Canada border could find themselves in the path of this raging storm system.
The grand ol' Upper Midwest—specifically, southern Minnesota, northern Iowa, and western Wisconsin—is no stranger to fierce weather, but things are about to gettestify. With a level 4-of-5 risk of severe thunderstorms, the region's in for a real treat, with strong, long-track tornadoes, hail the size of baseballs, and winds stronger than a damn freight train. And between you and me, the late afternoon and evening will be the "most dangerous period" when "strong tornado potential should be maximized." The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are right smack in the danger zone, so keep your eyes peeled.
Some areas could see two waves of these violent storms, which will pack a serious punch, turning even the sturdiest of homes into toothpicks. Oh, and a tornado watch has already been issued for parts of Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, just in case you thought Mother Nature was taking it easy.
Looking south, the Southern Plains aren't immune to this severe weather extravaganza. Western Oklahoma and northwest Texas have a beefed-up chance of experiencing supercells—essentially the most extreme form of thunderstorm—capable of producing tornadoes, large hail, and winds that'll knock your socks off. Far northeastern Kansas and northern Missouri might see some action as well, just north of the Kansas City metro area.
But wait, there's more! As if one severe storm outbreak in the Upper Midwest and the Southern Plains wasn't enough, Tuesday will bring a renewed threat of severe thunderstorms to a massive swath of the country over 1,800 miles long, from West Texas to Vermont. Over 45 million people are at risk from Ohio to Pennsylvania and New York, so it's not just the pioneers who need to batten down the hatches.
Tuesday's events will kick off in the afternoon in parts of Texas and Oklahoma, while up north, the very same system responsible for Monday's severe weather will ignite new storms in Canada and across the Midwest. The storms brewing Tuesday afternoon will likely start in southern Ontario and track into parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York in the evening, dishing out damaging wind gusts and dropping potentially deadly tornadoes. And as if that wasn't enough, a flash flood threat looms large in the Plains and Mississippi Valley during this stormy onslaught.
So here's the deal: Wednesday will bring more stormy weather and periods of heavy rain across Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas. A few severe thunderstorms are possible in the southern Plains, but the chances for disruptive storms will start to fade for the rest of the week. But don't let your guard down yet, as Mother Nature isn't known for playing fair.
In conclusion, it's going to be a hootenanny of severe weather in the Upper Midwest and the Southern Plains on April 28, with life-threatening tornadoes, volatile storms, and dangerous conditions for over 45 million folks. So grab your cowboy hats, buckle up, and brace yourself for a wild ride. And remember, if you're in the affected areas, take tornado preparedness seriously. Monitor updates via the FOX Weather app or NOAA Weather Radio and don't forget to have a damn fine shelter picked out. Good luck, y'all!
- On April 28, a severe thunderstorm outbreak is likely to persist in the Upper Midwest, particularly in southern Minnesota, northern Iowa, and western Wisconsin, with the risk of strong tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds.
- In the Southern Plains, western Oklahoma and northwest Texas are predicted to experience intense thunderstorms, possibly supercells, which could lead to tornadoes, large hail, and strong winds.
- The environmental science behind these severe thunderstorms reveals that parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York could witness a renewed threat of severe storms on Tuesday, with potential for damaging winds, tornadoes, and flash floods.
- Throughout Wednesday, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Arkansas can expect stormy weather and periods of heavy rain, with a few severe thunderstorms possible in the southern Plains, although conditions are expected to improve towards the end of the week.
