Kansas City, Mo. – More than 5.1 million people across six states are under a Tornado Watch until 7 p.m. this Easter Sunday, as severe storms threaten parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and Kansas with several tornadoes, ping-pong ball-sized hail, and 70 mph wind gusts.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, the watch spans from Columbia and Springfield in Missouri to Shreveport, Louisiana, and includes major cities like Joplin, Fort Smith, Little Rock, Texarkana, and Tulsa. The zone of concern stretches along key highways including I-44, I-49, and I-40, where fast-moving storms may trigger rapid tornado development.
Scattered supercells are expected to intensify through the afternoon and evening, prompting emergency officials to urge residents to remain alert and have shelter plans ready. Outdoor Easter events may need to be canceled or moved indoors as conditions deteriorate…