Brace yourselves — another round of dangerous weather is on the horizon for millions of Americans from the Midwest to the Southeast. After last week’s deadly storms, forecasters are warning of more severe weather heading our way.
March is when spring storms usually start ramping up, and this week is no different. Weather experts say we could see strong thunderstorms midweek and again as the weekend approaches. The biggest concern right now is for Wednesday in the Ark-La-Tex region — where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. A powerful low-pressure system moving east from the Southwest could stir up some serious weather there.
But there’s still some uncertainty about how intense this storm system will get. Some models show strong upper-level winds that could fuel dangerous storms, while others suggest a weaker system with less widespread impact. The moisture coming up from the Gulf of Mexico will play a big role in storm development, but the exact conditions are still tricky to predict.
The threat ramps up even more on Friday and Saturday. A strong disturbance moving from the Plains to the eastern U.S. could trigger even more dangerous weather. The Storm Prediction Center has already increased the risk level to 3 out of 5 for parts of the Southeast and mid-South — a clear sign that things could get serious.
On Friday, severe storms could bring tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail from the Ark-La-Tex region into the Mississippi Valley. By Saturday, that risk spreads east toward the Southeast. Forecast models are still working out exactly how far north and east the danger will reach, so those in these areas should stay alert.
And it’s not over yet — there’s potential for more rough weather on Sunday from the Southeast into the mid-Atlantic. It’s still too early to know the exact details, but forecasters are keeping a close eye on it.
If you live in any of these at-risk areas, now’s the time to prepare. Keep an eye on weather updates, have a safety plan ready, and stay informed. This week’s storms could get serious fast — don’t wait until it’s too late.
