Millions across 10 US states brace for 'severe' tornado outbreak

"All severe hazards are possible, including the risk for a few strong to intense tornadoes and very large hail. The greatest risk for tornadoes is centered across northern and central Illinois, extending into northwest Indiana. Meteorologists have issued a Moderate Risk, the second-highest level on the agency's five-tier scale, for this region, warning that conditions could support multiple strong to intense tornadoes."

"Forecasters say a powerful low-level jet strengthening late in the afternoon and evening will combine with warm, moisture-rich air and strong wind shear to create a highly favorable environment for rotating supercell thunderstorms. Tornadoes in northern and central areas could reach EF2 or EF3 strength, meaning winds could exceed 110 miles per hour."

"Residents across the entire area at risk for severe weather should identify the safest place to shelter at home, work or school in the event a tornado occurs. In all, nearly 80 million people are at risk from some form of severe weather on Tuesday, the SPC warned."

A significant severe weather outbreak is expected Tuesday across the central United States, affecting approximately 80 million people. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains into the southern Great Lakes region starting between 4pm and 6pm CT. Ten states face risk, including Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Tennessee. The Storm Prediction Center warns that all severe hazards are possible, including strong to intense tornadoes and very large hail. Northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana face the greatest tornado risk under a Moderate Risk designation. Meteorologists attribute the dangerous conditions to a powerful low-level jet combining with warm, moisture-rich air and strong wind shear, creating favorable conditions for rotating supercell thunderstorms. Tornadoes in affected areas could reach EF2 or EF3 strength.

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