• Severe weather threatens the Plains and central US, impacting over 52 million people with potential flash floods and severe thunderstorms.
• The National Weather Service has issued a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms from southern Kansas to northern Oklahoma, with the possibility of large hail and tornadoes.
• Residents are advised to monitor weather forecasts, have a safety plan, secure outdoor objects, and avoid flooded areas to stay safe during the severe weather.