As summer heat blankets the southern United States, the central region braces for a barrage of severe weather. Storms packing high winds, hail, heavy rain, and even tornadoes are set to ravage the north-central United States well into next week, posing a significant threat to communities already grappling with river flooding. According to AccuWeather meteorologists, rounds of downpours and thunderstorms will continue to menace the region, intensifying concerns over ongoing flooding and severe weather.
Weather fronts and disturbances will persist in their west-to-east journey along the northern edge of a high-pressure dome anchored over the southern U.S., triggering thunderstorms that escalate from local to regional severity. This weekend, the storm’s reach will span roughly 1,400 miles, from northeastern New Mexico to New York and southeastern Michigan, even extending into southern Ontario. Saturday’s storms are particularly concerning, with threats of high winds and flash flooding dominating the forecast. Moreover, regions in Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and western New York are on alert for the potential development of tornadoes.
The situation will not ease on Sunday as thunderstorms with high winds, large hail, and tornadoes are expected from central and eastern Montana and the western Dakotas down to northeastern Colorado. AccuWeather’s Local StormMax™ predicts wind gusts could reach up to 90 miles per hour, capable of causing considerable property damage and regional power outages. As these severe weather systems sweep through population centers, the risk to life and infrastructure grows, prompting urgent preparations and heightened vigilance across the affected areas.
