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A multi-state weather outbreak unleashes dangerous wildfires driven by 60–70 mph winds and dry fuels across the Central and Southern Plains, with blowing dust causing crashes and PSPS power shutoffs, while the Upper Midwest braces for a major blizzard and heavy snow, prompting evacuations, road closures, and widespread travel disruptions.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Alvin are bringing unusual rainfall and cooler temperatures to the Southwest U.S. and fueling thunderstorms across the Plains, with potential for severe weather including damaging winds and hail from Texas to Minnesota and Wisconsin in the coming days.
Severe storms with large hail and tornadoes impacted the Plains from Texas to North Dakota, with the threat moving eastward into the weekend. Nebraska and Iowa were highlighted for significant coverage, but severe weather was widespread. Jackson County, Oklahoma experienced a tornado causing power outages, and hail the size of softballs was reported in Nebraska. The severe weather threat will continue into the holiday weekend, affecting larger population centers from Milwaukee to Dallas.
Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes are expected in the Plains on Monday before moving into the Midwest on Tuesday, posing a risk from Texas to South Dakota. The storms could produce baseball-size hail and winds of 60 to 80 miles per hour, with areas of heavy rain and localized flash flooding. Additionally, hot, dry, and windy weather in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas puts them at high wildfire risk, with more than 1.7 million people in a "critical" wildfire risk area.
Major cities in the Plains and Midwest, including Oklahoma City, Chicago, Kansas City, and St. Louis, are facing a severe weather threat early this week, with the potential for baseball-sized hail, damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and heavy downpours. The risk of severe thunderstorms is expected to continue into the second half of April, with more than 1.6 million people at risk on Monday. The severe weather threat will shift east on Tuesday, affecting areas including southern Iowa and northern Missouri, with heavy rain potentially leading to flooding in some areas.
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.
Blizzard Warnings have been issued for the Plains and Upper Midwest as a powerful spring snowstorm is expected to bring over a foot of snow from the Dakotas to Wisconsin, with major impacts on travel. High wind gusts and heavy snow are forecasted, with Winter Storm Warnings covering a large area from Montana to Wisconsin. The forecast also includes periods of heavy rain, potentially spoiling snow totals for major cities like Minneapolis. Communities in the Upper Midwest could receive 12-18 inches of snow, with powerful winds gusting up to 50 mph, leading to blizzard conditions and prompting travel restrictions.
A multiday severe weather risk is expected to sweep across the Plains and into the Deep South, bringing the potential for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The threat begins in the Plains on Sunday, moving eastward to the Deep South by midweek. Communities in Oklahoma City, Wichita, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi are at heightened risk. Flash flooding is also a concern along the Gulf Coast, with the threat of heavy rainfall and potential drainage system inundation. The weather system is expected to exit the Eastern Seaboard by Friday, leading to tranquil but warm conditions for the Easter holiday.
A series of weather systems is expected to bring severe storms and heavy rain to the South and Plains through early next week, with concerns of wind damage, hail, isolated tornadoes, and localized flooding. The first round of rain and storms is already ongoing, with heightened areas of concern for severe weather and flooding in coastal Texas, southwest Louisiana, and parts of Florida. The next round of storms is forecasted to begin early next week, with uncertainties regarding the widespread and intensity of severe weather. The forecast shows a risk area for severe storms from central Kansas to western Oklahoma and northwest Texas on Sunday, shifting eastward to the lower Mississippi Valley on Monday.
A major winter storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions to the Midwest and Plains, with over 30 states feeling its effects through snow, wind, and flooding. The storm will create dangerous travel conditions, with blizzard warnings issued and treacherous commutes expected. Severe storms and flooding are also anticipated for the South and Northeast. The storm will strengthen rapidly, bringing gusty winds and snow, and is part of a pattern of storms moving from the West into the Southern Plains and then to the Northeast.
The National Weather Service predicts heavy snowfall in parts of New Mexico, Colorado, and the Plains, with up to 4 to 10 inches of snow expected in northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado. The San Juan and Sangre de Cristos mountains may see over a foot of snow. Southeast and east central New Mexico will experience abundant rain, while South Florida faces the risk of flash flooding due to heavy downpours and several inches of rain.
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, where she and her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, were born. The intimate funeral took place at Maranatha Baptist Church, where the couple spent much of their lives. The former president, now 99 and in hospice care, attended the service in a wheelchair. Speakers praised Rosalynn Carter's dedication to humanitarian causes and her advocacy for mental health care and women's rights. The funeral procession passed through significant locations in Plains, including the old high school where she was valedictorian and the train depot where she helped run Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign. Her grave is located near their home.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was eulogized in her hometown of Plains, Georgia, with an intimate funeral service attended by family and close friends. Her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, who is in hospice care, sat silently in a wheelchair next to the front pew. The service celebrated Rosalynn Carter's life and her dedication to humanitarian causes, mental health care, and women's rights. She was remembered as a resilient and compassionate advocate who made a lasting impact both in America and around the world. The funeral procession passed through significant places in her life before she was laid to rest near her husband's home.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, the town where she met and married Jimmy Carter. The private funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church was attended by about 200 family members and friends. Pastor Tony Lowden praised Carter's devotion to faith, family, and public service, while her son and grandson delivered tributes. Carter was buried near the house she and Jimmy built in 1961, with plans for it to become a museum. Known for her advocacy for mental health and caregiving, Carter's legacy was celebrated by those who admired her compassion and humility.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's motorcade will travel from her hometown of Plains, Georgia, to Atlanta, where she will lie in repose for the public to pay their respects. Carter, who died at the age of 96, was a tireless advocate for mental health reform and spent her life dedicated to humanitarian efforts alongside her husband, former President Jimmy Carter. The public can watch the motorcade and attend a repose service at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. Private tribute and funeral services will also be held. Donations can be made to the Carter Center Mental Health Program or the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers.