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New Tornado Threat Looms Over 6 US States This Week

2026-05-05 11 Dailymotion

Meteorologists are raising new alerts as a significant weather event targets six states in the US this Tuesday, with the Storm Prediction Center highlighting Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana for potential high winds and tornadoes until Wednesday. A robust upper-level trough is pulling moist air from the Gulf northward, while a cold front advances eastward — creating ideal conditions for supercells. This development follows a record April that witnessed 262 confirmed tornadoes in 2026. Here’s what every resident in the affected areas should be aware of right now.