Severe storm warning for this week: These are the areas that could see tornadoes and large hail
Severe storms are expected to batter parts of the US this week. Here are the states that could experience severe weather.
More than 400 tornadoes have taken place so far in the US, killing at least 25 people and injuring many more. Storms must be taken seriously, and residents living in the Plains, Midwest, and South should be on high alert during tornado season, which runs through July.
As of around 6:40 ET on Tuesday, April 29, the National Weather Service (NWS) has not issued any Tornado Watches or Warnings.
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the Lower Great Lakes to the southern High Plains today (4/29). Greater severe coverage is expected from the Upper Ohio Valley/Lower Great Lakes and in parts of west Texas into southwest Oklahoma. pic.twitter.com/iTSCkU5B64
— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) April 29, 2025
Which states are under severe weather advisories?
This week, some areas of the country will find no relief from the weather forecast as severe storms are expected to hit Oklahoma, where the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Follow the link to find which counties are expected to be hit by these storms, as the forecasts may differ across the state.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued by the NWS "when severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. It does not mean that they will occur. It only means they are possible."
To make a thunderstorm severe, it must meet one or both of these characteristics:
- Winds of 58 mph or higher and/or
- Hail 1 inch in diameter or larger.
Flood Warnings, which mean that flooding “is imminent or occurring,” were issued across Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Be sure to check the unique alerts for your state.
Additionally, a Flood Watch has been issued for Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, as heavy rain is forecasted.
Flood Watch is issued by the NWS "when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible. "
Where to keep up to date on severe weather?
Live in an area where tornadoes, flash flooding, or severe thunderstorms are possible. You should ensure you are signed up to receive emergency messages from county or state authorities. Weather.gov, the official website of the National Weather Service, regularly updates alerts and provides county-level information to inform residents about potential dangers, affected areas, and necessary safety measures.
Emergency authorities recommend that each household have access to a transistor radio, ideally one that has a hand crank, but at a minimum, uses batteries, in case the power goes out. A radio will allow you to keep informed until the power and, in some cases, telecommunications systems come back online.
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