A dangerous rash of severe storms is sweeping across the central United States, with forecasters warning that powerful tornadoes, giant hail and destructive winds could wreak havoc through Monday night.
Millions of Americans across several states have beenplaced on high alertas meteorologists fear the volatile weather system may trigger multiple intense tornadoes.
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Centre has issued a Level 4 out of 5 severe weather warning for parts of Kansas and Nebraska, signalling a significant risk of strong tornadoes and widespread storm damage.
Experts say atmospheric conditions are rapidly becoming ideal for dangerous supercell thunderstorms capable of producing EF2 or stronger tornadoes.
The most serious threat is expected to stretch from central Kansas into south-eastern Nebraska, although severe weather risks extend from Texas all the way to the Great Lakes.
Cities including Topeka, Omaha, Sioux Falls and parts of Missouri are among those preparing for potentially life-threatening conditions.
Forecasters warned that isolated supercell storms could unleash 'monster hail' larger than three inches in diameter, hurricane-force wind gusts and long-track tornadoes.
Some meteorologists fear the outbreak could become one of the most significant severe weather events of the spring season so far.
Saturday already brought dramatic scenes across parts of Kansas and Missouri, where hailstones smashed windows, and strong winds caused damage in several communities.
Reports also emerged ofmultiple tornado sightingsas the storm system intensified across the Plains.
Source: International Business Times UK
