Dangerous Overnight Tornado Risk Targets Central U.S. Through Next Week

Dallas, Texas — A dangerous stretch of severe weather is unfolding across the central United States, with meteorologists warning that multiple rounds of thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes could continue through the middle of next week.

Forecasters say the storms may develop during overnight hours, which increases the danger because tornadoes are harder to see and many people are asleep when warnings are issued.

According to the AccuWeather, the combination of strong winds in the atmosphere and warm, humid air surging north from the Gulf is creating conditions favorable for severe storms.

Nighttime Tornado Threat Along Interstate 35

The most concerning period is expected from Friday evening through overnight, when severe storms could develop across a large corridor stretching roughly 1,000 miles through the central United States

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