Severe weather spreads East, intensifies in Plains later
Severe weather spreads East, intensifies in Plains later
US · Published Apr 15, 2026
Severe storms are spreading eastward, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from Texas to the Northeast.
Flooding in the Great Lakes is worsening due to repeated rain and snowmelt, with high river levels expected through the weekend.
A stronger storm system will rebuild across the Plains, with a widespread severe threat from Texas to the Midwest by Friday and Saturday.
Severe weather moves eastward, intensifies in Plains
Severe weather conditions are spreading eastward across the United States, with a significant intensification expected in the Plains region later this week. The eastern U.S. is currently experiencing severe storms that include the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding. These dangerous conditions stretch from Texas all the way to the Northeast, posing a threat to millions of Americans.
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