Millions of people are currently in the high-risk zone after severe tornadoes hit five major states. These states include west Tennessee, northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, parts of western Kentucky, and southern Illinois. The weather service told the residents of these areas that it could be a life-threatening situation accompanied by flash floods. If you are a resident of any of these five states and want to know about the situation in your area, this article is for you. It brings you everything you need to know about severe tornado alerts issued across multiple regions in the US.
Severe Tornado Alerts Across Multiple Regions
Tornado Touchdown In Arkansas
The authorities issued a tornado emergency in Blytheville, Arkansas, this Wednesday after debris reportedly lofted over 25,000 feet. This is considered the highest alert issued till now from the weather service which is very rare. It has also urged the residents to seek immediate shelter. A tornado near Harrisburg, Arkansas, was also reported in the evening. The weather service took over X and told the residents to be in their shelter NOW.
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Severe Damages In Eastern Missouri
Several structures were reportedly damaged in Pilot Grove, Missouri. The state emergency services reported flipped cars and snapped power poles. Injuries weren’t reported immediately. Roads near the town of Potosi, southwest of St. Louis, were also closed because of storm debris and downed utility lines, according to the transport department. Authorities are trying to figure out whether it was a tornado that damaged structures and public property this Wednesday morning in and around Nevada.
Tornadoes In Oklahoma And Other States At Risk
The weather service in Tulsa reported another tornado touchdown in Oklahoma, located in Owasso at 6:40 AM. No injuries were reported immediately. However, severe damage to homes and power lines is reported. A large part of the Midwest was warned about high-speed winds with gusts of up to 50 MPH. Five semi-trucks on Interstate 65 near Lowell were blown over because of high winds. Millions of people are currently at risk of severe weather conditions across a huge part of the country that stretches from Texas to Minnesota and Maine.
Strong Tornadoes Possible
Around 2.5 million people in the nation are currently in the high-risk zone, which is extremely rare. The areas that can experience severe catastrophic weather conditions include parts of west Tennessee including Memphis; northeast Arkansas; the southeast corner of Missouri; and parts of western Kentucky and southern Illinois. The Storm Prediction Center has also issued a warning about multiple potentially long-track EF3+ tornadoes. Other areas which are currently at lower risks include Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, along Louisville and Kentucky. Other cities like Dallas, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Nashville, along with Tennessee, were also at risk.
Flash Flood Warnings Across Multiple Regions
Texas, the lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley also expect thunderstorms with multiple rounds of heavy rain. These storms are expected to begin midweek and will last through Saturday. The forecasters also issued warnings of storms tracking repeatedly over the same area, causing multiple flash floods. Middle Tennessee is also expecting severe thunderstorms with 4 days of heavy rain that will stick out through the weekend. Meteorologists report concerns about Clarksville, which is already saturated with 170% of its rainfall. Northeastern Arkansas, the southeast corner of Missouri, western Kentucky, and southern parts of Illinois and Indiana also expect rainfall up to 15 inches. Kentucky and Indiana are reportedly at high risk of flooding.
