Severe Weather and Tornado Threat Looms Over Plains Through Weekend
Severe Weather and Tornado Threat Looms Over Plains Through Weekend
US · Published Apr 22, 2026
Severe weather, including potential tornadoes, is expected in the central U.S. from Texas to the Northern Plains through the weekend.
The threat of severe thunderstorms, large hail, and tornadoes will increase over the weekend, especially in the central and Southern Plains.
Residents are urged to monitor local weather forecasts, heed warnings, and prepare emergency plans and supplies.
Tornadoes, hail, and winds expected
The central United States is preparing for severe weather, including possible tornadoes, hail, and strong winds, from Texas to the Northern Plains and the Mississippi Valley through the weekend. The Weather Channel predicts isolated severe thunderstorms starting Wednesday, increasing in severity through the weekend.
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