Severe weather threatens 60 million across the U.S. this week
The central and southern regions of the United States are bracing for severe weather conditions. More than 60 million residents might experience extreme weather events leading up to Memorial Day.
Memorial Day, the American federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors U.S. citizens who died while serving in the military. This year, it falls on May 26, which is the upcoming Monday. Unfortunately, the forecast is grim, with potential for extremely dangerous weather.
Weather threats in the USA
Meteorologists from AccuWeather are warning about incoming storms that could impact the Ohio, Tennessee, and central Mississippi valleys. These regions have previously faced the tragic consequences of severe weather, and there is currently a high risk to the lives and property of residents.
The UPI agency reports that areas from northeastern Texas to Georgia could experience tornadoes, destructive winds, large hail, intense lightning, and flash floods. Repeated storms elevate the risk of flash floods, especially in the central Mississippi valley.
On Wednesday, May 21, during the afternoon and evening, warming in the southeastern U.S. could intensify storms. Strong winds, hail, localized tornadoes, and flash floods are expected. Toward the end of the week, intense weather phenomena are forecasted to return, moving westward over the central states.
Long-term threat
In total, over 60 million people live in the risk zones. The storms will be accompanied by strong winds, hail, and tornadoes, with these conditions potentially persisting in some areas into the following Wednesday, lasting over a week.
