Storm ‘marathon’ threatens 55M across South, Plains
• Over 55 million people are at risk across the South and Central U.S. due to a multi-day severe weather event.
• The NOAA Storm Prediction Center has issued Level 2 and Level 3 risks for Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, highlighting the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.
• Storms are expected to intensify over the weekend, peaking late Sunday into Monday, urging residents to stay vigilant and prepared.
55 million at risk from severe weather
A multi-day severe weather "marathon" is intensifying across the South and Central U.S., putting over 55 million people at risk from Friday, April 24 through Monday, April 27, 2026. The NOAA Storm Prediction Center has issued multiple Level 2 and Level 3 risks across states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Threats include large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes, with storms expected to intensify over the weekend and potentially peak late Sunday into Monday.
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