Severe Storm Threat Persists Across Central U.S.
Severe weather conditions are expected to persist across parts of the central United States on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, following a stormy Monday that saw 19 tornadoes reported in northeast Kansas, southeast Nebraska, and the Iowa-Missouri border. According to The Washington Post, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk (Level 2 out of 5) for severe storms stretching from eastern Michigan and western New York to the Big Bend of Texas. Cities within this risk zone include Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Memphis, Little Rock, Dallas, and San Antonio. A squall line of thunderstorms has formed along a cold front moving southeast, bringing localized wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. While the tornado threat is minimal, isolated large hail is possible in parts of West Texas, particularly south of Interstate 20, where hailstones could reach the size of hen eggs. 
