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Severe Storm Threat Returns
What's Happening
A potent storm system is expected to bring severe weather to the central and eastern United States on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
Threats
The main threats from this storm system are tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail. The Storm Prediction Center has rated the risk of tornadoes as moderate for parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri.
Damaging winds are also a concern, with gusts up to 80 mph possible. Hail up to the size of golf balls is also possible.
Safety
If you are in the path of this storm system, please take precautions to stay safe. Be sure to have a plan in place in case of severe weather, and know where to go if you need to take shelter.
Listen to local news and weather reports for the latest information on the storm. You can also get updates from the National Weather Service at weather.gov.
Additional Information
For more information on severe weather preparedness, visit the following websites: