Severe Weather Outbreak: A High-End Threat for Today and Tomorrow

🌪️Today's moderate risk includes a 45% chance of large hail, potentially up to 6 inches in diameter.

💨Damaging winds of 80 mph or more are also expected as part of this severe weather outbreak.

🌪️Tomorrow's risk is even higher, with a 15% chance of long-track strong to potentially violent tornadoes.

⚠️Over 40 million people are at risk for severe weather today, including highly populated areas like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman.

⚠️Tomorrow's moderate risk expands the threat to over 17 million people, with a significant chance of tornadoes in Ohio and Indiana.

What is the biggest risk for today's severe weather outbreak?

—The biggest risk for today's outbreak is large hail, with a 45% chance of hailstones up to 6 inches in diameter.

What areas are at the highest risk for tornadoes tomorrow?

—Ohio and Indiana are at the highest risk for tornadoes tomorrow, with a 15% chance of long-track strong to potentially violent tornadoes.

Are highly populated areas at risk for severe weather?

—Yes, highly populated areas like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman are at risk for severe weather today, and the risk expands to over 17 million people tomorrow in Ohio and Indiana.

Does the risk of severe weather decrease after tomorrow?

—The risk of severe weather decreases after tomorrow, but it is important to stay weather-aware and prepared as severe weather can still occur throughout the severe weather season.

What should I do to stay safe during a severe weather outbreak?

—During a severe weather outbreak, it is important to have a plan in place, monitor local weather updates, and take shelter in a safe location when severe weather warnings are issued.

00:15[Music] Today marks the start of a high-end severe weather outbreak with a moderate risk level. The main threats today include large hail, potentially up to 6 inches in diameter, and damaging winds of 80 mph or more. Tomorrow's risk is even higher, with a significant chance of long-track strong to potentially violent tornadoes. Over 40 million people are at risk today, including highly populated areas like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman. Tomorrow, the risk expands to over 17 million people in Ohio and Indiana.

02:01Make sure to stay weather-aware, have a plan in place, and take shelter in a safe location when severe weather warnings are issued.

03:43The risk of severe weather decreases after tomorrow, but it is important to stay weather-aware and prepared as severe weather can still occur throughout the severe weather season.