100 million at risk from severe weather, tornadoes Friday, Saturday
Briefly

A significant and dangerous storm system is set to impact the Midwest and Southeast this weekend, with around 100 million people at risk. Starting Friday, severe thunderstorms with potential tornadoes are expected in the Midwest, particularly in cities like St. Louis and Des Moines. On Saturday, the threat increases in the Southeast, notably in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, where forecasters are warning of numerous significant tornadoes. The expectations of overnight tornadoes pose additional dangers due to decreased warning times. These changing weather patterns are linked to climate change.
A powerful storm system is forecasted to impact a broad area, bringing significant severe thunderstorms and multiple tornadoes across the Midwest and Southeast.
The Storm Prediction Center emphasizes a 'moderate risk' for severe thunderstorms, particularly in cities like St. Louis and Des Moines, indicating a heightened potential for damaging weather.
Forecasters predict 'numerous significant tornadoes' in the Southeast, particularly affecting Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, with risks continuing into the overnight hours.
The increase in severe weather patterns is linked to climate change, which is impacting the environmental conditions necessary for tornado formation.
Read at Axios
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