Severe Storms and Tornadoes Threaten Central US Through the Week
Severe Storms and Tornadoes Threaten Central US Through the Week
US · Published Apr 15, 2026
Severe storms, including tornadoes, are impacting the central US, causing damage and power outages.
Tornado watches are in effect for parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, with the storms expected to continue through the week.
Residents are urged to stay informed, have a plan, and seek shelter during severe weather events.
Tornadoes, hail, and winds wreak havoc
A series of severe storms is currently battering the central United States, unleashing a barrage of tornadoes, colossal hailstones, and destructive winds. The National Weather Service has issued urgent tornado watches for regions spanning northern Texas, central Oklahoma, and southeastern Kansas, signaling an elevated threat of tornado activity. The storms have already left a trail of destruction and disruption in their wake. In Kansas, tornadoes have inflicted structural damage upon buildings, while reports of baseball-sized hail have surfaced from multiple states. Over 70,000 customers in Wisconsin have been plunged into darkness due to widespread power outages, underscoring the far-reaching consequences of this severe weather event.
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