Tornado Threat Expands Across South, Midwest and East as Severe Weather Persists

A line of severe thunderstorms is moving from the South through the Ohio Valley into the mid-Atlantic, spawning tornadoes, giant hail, and damaging winds with hundreds of reports. On Wednesday, additional tornadoes and damaging winds are possible across the South, Midwest and East, along with 1–3 inches of rain that could trigger flash flooding; multiple watches are in effect and safety guidance is being shared. Yesterday’s outbreaks included EF1 tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana and large hail across several states.