Severe Thunderstorms Expected Across Midwest, Plains, and East Through Saturday Severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, are forecast to impact parts of the Plains, Midwest, and East through Saturday, marking another active weather period in March and setting the stage for potentially dangerous conditions in April. The storm system is expected to bring scattered severe thunderstorms from the Southern Great Lakes into the Central and Southern Plains, with hail and strong wind gusts possible through the overnight hours. The primary area of concern spans parts of the central and southern Plains, from north Texas to western Missouri, where tornadoes, large hail (potentially larger than golf balls), and destructive wind gusts up to 75 mph are anticipated. These storms are expected to develop by late afternoon, growing into a line of thunderstorms by the evening and overnight hours. Early storms may feature significant hail before transitioning to tornadoes and damaging winds. The Interstate-35 corridor is expected to see storm activity during the late evening and overnight periods. In addition to the Plains, isolated severe storms are possible in the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic, with hail or strong wind gusts. The Midwest, including Illinois, Michigan, and northwest Ohio, faces threats of damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes during the afternoon and evening. The southern and central Plains, potentially extending as far north as the Great Lakes and east to the mid-Mississippi Valley, are also under watch for damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail throughout the afternoon and night. The threat of severe thunderstorms is expected to expand on Friday, with numerous storms both as discrete supercells and lines of storms.#national_weather_service #storm_prediction_center #interstate_35 #national_forecast_center #branch_county
