Severe Thunderstorms Threaten 36 Million from Minnesota to Texas

Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact a large region of the U.S. on Monday, with the most significant threats in the upper Midwest, particularly across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and northern Iowa, where large hail, damaging winds, and strong tornadoes are possible. Minnesota will experience two rounds of storms: the first, less severe, occurring in the morning with hail as the main concern, and a second, more intense wave in the afternoon and evening, carrying a moderate risk of very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The National Weather Service has issued a moderate risk alert for central and southern Minnesota, and emergency officials urge residents to have emergency plans and heed warning sirens. The storm system will continue to move east into Tuesday, putting millions more at risk for severe weather from northern Vermont to western Texas. While Minnesota faces the greatest tornado threat, severe weather, including isolated damaging storms, may also affect areas as far south as Texas. Residents are advised to remain alert and prepared for rapidly changing conditions.