A new threat of severe weather is on the horizon as people in portions of the Midwest and Southeast continue to deal with the effects of recent disastrous storms and flooding.
These areas, which are still recovering from the devastation wrought by tornadoes, flooding, and heavy rain, will experience more severe weather on Thursday.
Locals have been searching through wreckage and trying to reconstruct their towns as part of the ongoing recovery efforts, but now they must deal with the possibility of more destruction.
At least 25 people have already died in seven states as a result of the region’s devastating effects from the terrible weather that has been occurring for the previous few days.
Catastrophic flooding devastated Kentucky, displacing individuals and submerging neighborhoods. Tornadoes also devastated parts of Mississippi, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, and Tennessee, leaving a path of devastation in their wake.
While the extent of the damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure is still being determined, the devastating consequences of these storms have left entire towns trying to recover.
The risk of severe weather is still very much present, even with the continuous recovery efforts. The Tennessee Valley, the Mid-South, and the Deep South are expected to see clusters of thunderstorms form on Thursday, according to warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS).
These storms still represent a serious threat to the impacted areas, even though they might not be as severe as the most recent fatal weather blitz. Destructive weather is still a possibility, and these storms are predicted to affect over 34 million people.
About 14 million people in the impacted areas are at Level 2 risk of severe thunderstorms, according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC).
This indicates that there is still a significant potential of severe storms that could result in more damage, even though the risk of extreme weather is not as prevalent as it was during the original storm surge.
Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville, Alabama, Memphis, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, are among of the cities most vulnerable to severe storms.
Tornadoes are still a possibility, but the primary dangers from Thursday’s storms are probably going to be massive hail and catastrophic wind gusts. Trees, electrical wires, and buildings may sustain extensive damage from wind gusts of up to 70 mph.
Homes, cars, and agriculture could all sustain serious damage from the huge hail. Even though the storms are predicted to be milder than the recent outbreaks, there is still a significant chance of destruction, therefore locals are advised to exercise caution.
This latest round of extreme weather serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability that these communities confront following natural catastrophes, especially for those who are still recovering from the prior storms.
Residents are urged to follow local weather updates and pay attention to any warnings from authorities as the situation develops.
Given the possibility of increased destruction, being able to respond swiftly and seek shelter during strong storms will be essential to reducing further fatalities and property damage.
Source: Fox Weather
