What's Coming Thursday
A severe storm system is moving through the central United States on Thursday, and it's bringing the kind of weather that demands your full attention. AccuWeather is warning of tornadoes on the ground from Texas through the Midwest. Winds may reach speeds of up to 80 mph, capable of knocking down trees, causing widespread power outages, and pushing cars out of their lanes. Dallas, TX, is among the cities in the direct firing line. Hail large enough to dent vehicles is also expected, so if you have access to covered parking, now is the time to use it.
Where the Danger Shifts Friday
By Friday, the worst of the severe weather would have moved east, focusing on cities such as Oklahoma City, OK; Fayetteville, AR; and Springfield, MO. McAlester, OK, sits in a particularly exposed position. As the system continues to move east, the destructive winds and large hail will continue to develop and pose a threat to the entire region. While the overall level of severity of the weather does not appear to diminish significantly from one day to the next, it does shift slightly to the east. Therefore, residents in the affected area would be well advised to turn on their weather alerts and identify the nearest safe place to go in case a severe weather situation develops by Thursday evening. It goes without saying that driving in these conditions is to be avoided unless absolutely necessary.
What Drivers Need to Know
If you are on the road over the next 48 hours, the stakes are higher than a typical rainstorm. Flash flooding becomes a serious concern as storms repeatedly track over the same ground. Never attempt to drive through standing water, as even shallow floods can sweep a car off the road. Hail can crack windshields and kill visibility instantly. If a tornado warning is issued while you are driving, do not shelter under a bridge or overpass. Get low in a ditch away from your vehicle and cover your head. The safest call, if you can make it, is to simply not drive at all.
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