Central U.S. Faces Severe Weather Threats Through Friday
The central United States is bracing for severe weather as two low-pressure systems are expected to bring thunderstorms and potential flooding through Friday. According to weatherbug.com, the first system is moving from the Rockies into the central Plains, affecting areas from Texas to Missouri with damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk for severe weather from Wichita Falls, Texas, to Wichita, Kansas. A Slight Risk extends to cities like Abilene, Texas, and Kansas City. Additionally, a cold front across the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley is expected to trigger storms, with Washington, D.C., and Baltimore under a Slight Risk. The Midwest, including Chicago and Milwaukee, is also at risk for severe storms on Thursday.