Millions Across the U.S. Are About to Be Slammed by Severe Storms

Large storms are going to hit multiple regions of the U.S. this week, putting more than 10 million Americans throughout the country at risk of experiencing severe weather.

“Severe thunderstorms capable of very large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes are expected this afternoon/evening across central Texas,” an outlook from a National Weather Service (NWS) warned. “Damaging winds and/or large hail will also be possible from the southern High Plains to the Gulf Coast, and across the Mid-Atlantic.”

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Cities in that central region including Waco and Gatesville Texas are expected to see enhanced weather risk this week. “These storms will be capable of producing very large hail of 3-4 inches in diameter,” according to the NWS.

Several cities including Philadelphia, Dallas, and Virginia Beach are projected to see a slight risk of extreme weather conditions. The risk of large thunderstorms is expected to wane by this Wednesday, NBC News reported.

Some of the expected weather conditions could end up being helpful for some regions of the U.S., including the Mid-Atlantic, according to the NWS. “These areas have also been very dry this spring, and the rains are expected to be beneficial, however, there may be some localized small stream and urban flash flooding concerns where the heaviest rains set up,” an NWS alert explained.

Ready, a preparedness website from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), told commuters to be vigilant this week. Have emergency supplies in place in your vehicle,” Ready tweeted on Monday. “That way, you have what you need to stay safe in case of an emergency.”

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