Denver, Colorado – Millions of people in the Central Plains are on high alert as severe weather threatens the region. Reports of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds have been pouring in from states like Kansas, Colorado, and Oklahoma. The National Weather Service has issued warnings urging residents to take cover immediately due to the dangerous conditions.
Kansas experienced some of the strongest winds on Sunday, with gusts reaching up to 100 mph in certain areas. The Storm Prediction Center also warned of the possibility of very large hail and tornadoes in the region. These extreme weather events have caused havoc in several cities, including Ellis, Kansas, and Moorewood, Oklahoma, where baseball-sized hail was reported.
The storm system in the Central Plains has the potential to produce a derecho, a weather phenomenon characterized by long-lived, straight-line winds associated with severe thunderstorms. Meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the seriousness of the event and the need for preparedness.
As the severe weather continues to pose a threat, other parts of the United States are also at risk. The East Coast of Florida faces a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms, while the Central US braces for more severe weather and heavy rainfall. Cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, and Kansas City are under the highest threat for storms, with large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes on the horizon.
Residents in the Houston area, still recovering from recent storms, now face a different danger – sweltering heat. With power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Harris County, the prospect of enduring high temperatures without air conditioning poses a significant health risk. Authorities are urging caution and reminding residents to prioritize safety during the cleanup process.