Severe Storms Threaten Central US With 75-MPH Winds and Softball-Size Hail Through Monday
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Updated · The New York Times · May 16
Severe Storms Threaten Central US With 75-MPH Winds and Softball-Size Hail Through Monday
12 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 16
Forecasters expect multiple rounds of thunderstorms from Saturday through Monday across the central United States, with the broadest and most dangerous outbreak projected on Monday.
Winds above 75 mph, softball-size hail, heavy rain and strong tornadoes are possible from Texas to the Great Lakes, making it one of the biggest severe-weather stretches of the year so far.
Saturday's highest risk centers on northeast Colorado, southern Nebraska and northern Kansas, while other areas across the Plains and Midwest face lower but still significant threats.
The National Weather Service urged residents to monitor watches and warnings closely, especially tornado alerts—watches signal favorable conditions, while warnings mean shelter is needed immediately.
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