Dangerous Severe Storm Outbreak Packs Significant Tornado, Widespread Wind Damage Threats In South, Midwest
The setup Friday through the weekend is a dangerous one in parts of the South, Midwest and East. Some tornadoes could be strong and widespread damaging winds are also a major threat.
A dangerous outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected to begin Friday and last through the weekend in the Midwest, South and East.
NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 4 out of 5 risk of severe weather for both Friday and Saturday in portions of the Midwest and South, which means widespread severe storms are expected.
This threat level is uncommon, usually only on a severe weather forecast 11 to 12 days a year, and is generally used only when supercells are capable of strong tornadoes, or long-lived squall lines are expected to produce widespread damaging winds. Take this threat seriously and know ahead of time where your safe shelter is and have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially since the severe storms could threaten at night in some locations.