US Weather Maps Show States Facing Snow, Thunderstorms
Several regions across the southern and midwestern United States face threats of severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes through Tuesday, with risks including damaging winds, large hail, and fast-moving tornadoes. Meanwhile, parts of the western U.S. are under warnings for heavy snowfall, which could disrupt travel and damage infrastructure. Weather officials urge residents to monitor alerts and take precautionary measures as conditions may change rapidly.
- ▪The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of eastern Arkansas, Tennessee, and surrounding areas, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail the size of quarters expected.
- ▪An enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms is in place for north Texas, while a slight risk extends to areas including Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi due to atmospheric instability and erratic wind patterns.
- ▪Tornado watches remain active for portions of eastern Arkansas and Tennessee, with forecasters warning of the potential for strong, fast-moving tornadoes as the storm system progresses eastward.
- ▪Heavy snow warnings have been issued for Montana and Washington, with up to 6 inches of snow expected to impact travel and infrastructure.
- ▪Residents are advised to monitor weather alerts through multiple sources and to seek shelter in interior rooms on the lowest floor of sturdy buildings if a tornado warning is issued.
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By Amanda GreenwoodAssociate News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Several parts of the United States have been advised to prepare for either severe thunderstorms or heavy snowfall through Tuesday. Both types of extreme weather could disrupt travel and cause damage to buildings and infrastructure, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) and the NWS Storm Prediction Center (SPC),Below are maps showing the two weather systems expected to impact some western, southern, and midwestern parts of the nation.
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