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Weekend storm barrage threatens tornadoes and floods across millions

A weekend storm outbreak threatens tornadoes, damaging winds, and flash floods for about 38 million people from North Texas to Michigan, with the highest tornado risk in the Upper Mississippi Valley (Iowa, Wisconsin, northern Illinois); 12 million in the Ohio Valley/eastern Great Lakes face severe thunderstorms, and rainfall could reach 1–2 inches per hour, fueling flash flooding. Missouri declared a state of emergency as authorities brace for winds over 80 mph and heavy rain, while much of the eastern-central U.S. experiences heat ahead of a cold front that will bring cooler air later.

via NBC News|

#flash-flooding #midwest #ohio-valley

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Tornado Threat Expands Across South, Midwest and East as Severe Weather Persists

A line of severe thunderstorms is moving from the South through the Ohio Valley into the mid-Atlantic, spawning tornadoes, giant hail, and damaging winds with hundreds of reports. On Wednesday, additional tornadoes and damaging winds are possible across the South, Midwest and East, along with 1–3 inches of rain that could trigger flash flooding; multiple watches are in effect and safety guidance is being shared. Yesterday’s outbreaks included EF1 tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana and large hail across several states.

via Yahoo|

#flash-flooding #mid-atlantic #ohio-valley

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Thanksgiving Travel Disrupted by Potential Snowstorms Across U.S.

Forecasters from AccuWeather are predicting the potential for a snowstorm in the Ohio Valley and Northeast U.S. around Thanksgiving and Black Friday, which could disrupt travel and holiday events. However, predictions remain uncertain with two possible scenarios: one involving a slow-moving storm with more snow, and another with a less intense storm bringing rain and some snow. The National Weather Service also notes uncertainty in the storm's track and impact, with current forecasts suggesting partly sunny skies and a chance of rain in New York City on Thanksgiving.

via NJ.com|

#northeast #ohio-valley #snowstorm

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Midwest Braces for Severe Storms and Tornado Threat

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of the Ohio Valley and southern Great Lakes as severe storms, including tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail, are expected to hit the region. At least 17 tornadoes were reported in the Midwest on Tuesday, with a new system forecasted to bring severe weather to the South on Thursday. The cold front will also bring much cooler air to the central and southern Plains, with below-average temperatures expected to reach most areas east of the Rockies by the weekend.

via Fox Weather |

#cold-front #great-lakes #ohio-valley

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"Severe Storms Threaten Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, Tornado Warnings in Mississippi and New Orleans"

A potent storm system that caused severe weather and at least one death in the South is moving northeastward, posing a risk of powerful storms from the Ohio Valley to the East Coast. The storms left a trail of damage, with over 200 reports of severe weather, including tornadoes and flash floods. The system is expected to bring damaging winds, hail, and flooding to the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, with the greatest potential for tornadoes in southeast Ohio and western West Virginia. The storm will generate strong winds in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with more showers and gusty storms expected in the coming days.

via The Washington Post|

#east-coast #flash-floods #ohio-valley

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"Southern U.S. Braces for Severe Storms and Tornadoes After Gulf Coast Devastation"

Severe storms have caused tornadoes and life-threatening flooding in the Gulf Coast, with one reported death in Mississippi. The storms are now moving into the Southeast and Ohio Valley, bringing a risk of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and drenching rain. Over 30 million people are under wind advisories, and more than 260,000 are without power from Texas to Georgia. The storm system is expected to lose potency on Thursday, but there is still a risk of flooding in parts of northern New England as the storms shift through the Great Lakes and interior Northeast.

via CNN|

#flash-flooding #ohio-valley #severe-storms

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"Severe Storms Threaten Southeast and Ohio Valley: Flash Flood Emergency and Damaging Winds Expected"

Flash flooding hit Tallahassee, Florida, as severe storms shifted to the Southeast and Ohio Valley, prompting a Flash Flood Emergency and causing road closures, power outages, and inoperable traffic signals. The storm system is expected to bring significant showers and thunderstorms with the potential for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes in the Southeast and Ohio Valley. The National Weather Service issued Tornado Watches for parts of Florida and Georgia, while the upper Ohio Valley faces a Level 3 out of 5 risk of severe storms. The stormy weather is expected to persist, potentially aggravating cleanup efforts in areas already affected by flooding.

via Fox Weather |

#flash-flooding #ohio-valley #severe-storms

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"Tuesday's Severe Weather Threat: Tornadoes and Hail in Ohio Valley and South"

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes have hit the Ohio Valley, with reports of wind gusts topping 80 mph in Indiana and a confirmed EF-1 tornado in Kentucky. The storms have caused power outages, structural damage, and flooding in several states, leading to road closures and emergency rescues. The severe weather is expected to continue into the next day, posing a threat of damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes across the region.

via The Weather Channel|

#ohio-valley #power-outages #severe-weather

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"Severe Weather Alert: Tornado Outbreak Forecast for Ohio Valley and Gulf Coast"

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center forecasts an outbreak of severe thunderstorms, including the potential for "several tornadoes, a few intense," from the Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley, with parts of Ohio and Kentucky facing a rare Level 4 out of 5 severe weather risk and an elevated threat of severe storms extending from the Gulf Coast to Lake Erie.

via The Washington Post|

#gulf-coast #national-weather-service #ohio-valley

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"Severe Storms Pummel North Texas with Tennis Ball-Sized Hail: Live Updates"

A powerful storm system brought tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and tennis ball-sized hail to the central United States, with more than 8 million Americans under warnings for severe weather. Damage to houses, trees, and power lines has been reported from Texas to Kentucky, with residents sharing videos of cracked windshields and hail the size of a person's palm. The severe storms are expected to continue, with more than 50 million Americans facing the threat of severe weather this week, including risks of tornadoes, flooding, and snowstorms sweeping across the central and eastern US.

via The Independent|

#central-us #hail-storms #ohio-valley

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"Tuesday's Severe Weather Threat: Tornadoes, Hail, and Wind Updates"

A severe weather outbreak is expected to continue on Tuesday, with the potential for strong, long-track tornadoes in parts of Ohio, northern and central Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana. An initial round of severe thunderstorms has already caused significant damage in the Ohio Valley, with reports of power outages and structural damage to buildings. Nearly 79 million Americans are at risk of severe storms, with a Level 4 out of 5 risk issued for parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The severe weather threat is expected to shift to the East Coast on Wednesday. This comes after severe storms tore across the central U.S. on Monday, with reports of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail from Texas to Ohio.

via Fox Weather |

#ohio-valley #severe-thunderstorms #severe-weather-outbreak

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"Severe Storms Threaten Tornadoes, Hail, and Heavy Rain in Southeast and Ohio Valley"

Severe thunderstorms are expected to bring tornadoes, damaging winds, and golf-ball-sized hail to parts of the Southeast and Ohio Valley, with over 8 million people at risk. The storm system has already caused tornadoes in Oklahoma and large hail in Texas, and is forecast to bring intense tornadoes and destructive winds to areas including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The severe weather is also expected to transition into wintry conditions, with snow and wintry mix in the Midwest and Great Lakes, and significant snowfall in parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, and the Northeast, potentially causing travel disruptions and power outages.

via CNN|

#hail #midwest #ohio-valley

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"Southern US Braces for More Severe Weather Following Deadly Tornado Outbreak"

Following a deadly tornado outbreak in the Ohio Valley, the southern US is bracing for another round of severe weather on Friday, with Mississippi and Alabama expected to be the morning hot spots and Texas facing a threat after dinner time. The severe storm threat includes potential hail, tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts, while persistent rains raise the risk of flooding through the weekend. Thursday's severe weather outbreak resulted in over 300 reports of severe weather, including eight tornadoes and left at least two people dead, with dozens injured and significant damage across multiple states.

via Fox Weather |

#flash-floods #ohio-valley #severe-weather

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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Floods Expected in Multiple States

The National Weather Service has issued warnings for flash floods in the Tennessee and Ohio valleys as a result of scattered showers and thunderstorms merging with a Gulf Coast storm system, with concerns over excessive rainfall in the southern and central Appalachians and southwest Virginia. The Northeast will experience light snow and freezing rain, while the Pacific Northwest is expected to receive significant rainfall, potentially leading to minor flooding in some areas.

via USA TODAY|

#flash-floods #national-weather-service #ohio-valley

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"Anticipating Snow: Timing, Accumulation, and Cold Weekend Ahead"

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for southern and eastern counties, with 1-3 inches of snow expected and slick roads anticipated. Spotty, light snow showers are forecasted to move in before early evening, with the best chance for snow north of the Ohio River. Snow is expected to accumulate quickly in the evening, resulting in 1-2 inches for most locations and up to 3 inches in some eastern areas. Friday morning will see light snow and cold temperatures, with little new accumulation after 9 a.m. Cold air is expected for the weekend, with overnight temperatures dropping into the single digits.

via WCPO 9 Cincinnati|

#cold-temperatures #ohio-valley #slick-roads