Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis, Indianapolis, Little Rock Weather Today: Storms with possible tornadoes forecast

Parts of the Middle West and the South were hit by tornadoes and serious storms on Wednesday, which put down trees and power wires, tore off roofs and thrown hundreds of feet into the air. Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi when storms moved through the states and others in the evening. (AFP) “This is a life-threatening situation,” the National Weather Service warned residents on social media after warning a tornado emergency in northeastern Arkansas. They asked people to seek shelter immediately. While storms were swept by Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi in the evening, dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in those and other countries. Forecasters attribute the serious weather to strong wind shaving, an unstable atmosphere, thought temperatures and an influx of moisture from the wave to the central USA. Also read: Muncie Tornado: Ernst Weather Leaves Ball State University and Anderson without power. S7 thunderstorms moving east are expected to increase over the next few days, increasing the risk of potentially deadly flooding in the Middle West and South. According to the National Weather Service, the powerful storm system is expected to bring “significant, life -threatening flash floods” every day until Saturday. The extensive flood “is an event that happens once in a generation to once in a lifetime,” according to the prediction, with more than a foot of rain expected over the next four days. “Rainfall total and impacts can be historic.” The storm forecast center, based in Oklahoma, reported that more than 90 million people are at risk of serious weather in a large area ranging from Texas to Minnesota and Maine. Tornadoes are falling off, with more possible a tornado emergency was briefly released on Wednesday night in Blytheville, Arkansas, where debris was lifted up to at least 25,000 feet, according to Chelly Amin, meteorologist of the Weather Service. This rare, high -level warning of the weather agency indicated the seriousness of the situation. Although injuries were not reported immediately, the storm caused considerable damage. A deposed power line forced the temporary closure of more than 2 kilometer highway 18 in the area. Later that evening, another tornado was reported near Harrisburg, Arkansas. In Pilot Grove, Missouri, power poles were cut, vehicles were overturned and several buildings were destroyed, according to the state’s Emergency Management Office. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported minor injuries, while the Department of Transport in Potosi, southwest of St. Louis, closed off due to storm debris and electrical wires. A “high-risk” area, which was rarely discussed in warnings, was declared for parts of West Tennessee, including Memphis; North -east ankleansas; the southeastern corner of Missouri; and portions of Western Kentucky and South -illinois, which affects about 2.5 million people. Also read: Tornado warning issued for Grass Valley, Nevada County and Yuba County in California amid serious weather, the storm forecast center predicted the likely incidence of “multiple long-lived EF3+ tornadoes.” Tornadoes of this scope are some of the strongest on the improved fujita scale. Cities, including Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Louisville, Kentucky, have a slightly lower risk of severe weather. Nashville, Tennessee; Detroit; Milwaukee; And Dallas was also in danger. From the middle of the week to Saturday, thunderstorms with several rounds of intense rain were forecast for the Ohio Valley, the lower Mississippi Valley and parts of Texas. Forecasters have warned that these storms can go on the same areas regularly, increasing the risk of dangerous flash floods that cars can wash away. Meteorologist Mark Rose of the National Weather Service noted that the storm system would stop through the weekend and stay in their place, which would bring serious storms and heavy rain to the Middle Tens Sea. The meteorological office has warned that the northeast of Arkansas, the southeastern corner of Missouri, West Kentucky and Southeast -illinois and Indiana can receive up to 15 inches of rain, with certain areas of Kentucky and Indiana, especially vulnerable to flooding. Serious weather forecast for Thursday Sunday: Thursday: The biggest potential for serious storms is from northeastern Texas to the west of Tennessee, including Memphis and Little Rock. The region labeled in red on the map runs the risk of various tornadoes and very large hail. Distributed severe storms are also possible from north Texas to the Tennessee Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Wind damage and large hail are the most important threats, but a few tornadoes are also possible. Friday: Areas of Central and East Texas to the Ohio -Valley may experience worse storms, causing wind damage, large hail and a few tornadoes. Also read: Hundreds of thousands of Eastern Canadians have power cuts due to Ice Storm Saturday: The biggest potential for severe weather will be in the south, especially in the lower Mississippi Valley. Distributed serious storms are also possible as far north as the Ohio Valley. Daming of winds, big hail and tornadoes are all potential threats, but further details are still in focus, so it is important to return to updates. Sunday: A linging threat of serious storms can affect parts of Georgia, Alabama and North florida.