"Midwest Braces for Significant Severe Weather Outbreak Next Week"

A severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes, is expected to hit the central and southern Plains on Monday and spread to the Mississippi Valley on Tuesday. The threat could continue into Wednesday and later in the week in other parts of the country. The setup is attributed to warm, humid air, a powerful jet stream, and strong low pressure, potentially leading to supercell thunderstorms and squall lines. This comes after an active April with multiple severe weather events, including tornado outbreaks and flash flooding. Residents in the affected areas are advised to have a severe weather shelter plan in place and stay updated on weather alerts.