Preparing for Severe Weather in Central Texas
More than 50 million Americans are currently facing the threat of severe storms on Easter Monday, with risks of tornadoes, flooding and snowstorms sweeping central and eastern US.
Thunderstorms forecasted for Central Texas
Thunderstorms are forecast to develop across the Fort Worth area of Texas on Monday afternoon through Monday night – some of which may be severe, according to the National Weather Service.
“Initial storms in western North Texas late this afternoon could be capable of very large hail and have slightly increased potential for tornadoes. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats,” the agency said.
Impacted areas and potential risks
Residents of Dallas, Oklahoma City, and St. Louis are also at risk of severe storms. Meanwhile, Indiana and Maryland are bracing for possible flooding.
The NWS in Indianapolis has forecasted multiple rounds of severe storms and possibly heavy rain through Monday night, with large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts, isolated tornadoes, and localized flooding.
Be weather aware and ready to take action
Residents are urged to be “weather aware and ready to take action over the next 48 hours.”
Projected path of the storms
The storms are expected to shift east on Tuesday, heading for the likes of Memphis, Tennessee, Washington DC, and Baltimore.
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