Severe storms impacting Central and Eastern US, tornado risk

CNN April 1, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC

Summary: A storm system is affecting Central and Eastern US, with over 50 million people at risk of severe storms. On Monday, an enhanced risk of tornadoes and damaging winds is forecast from Texas to Indiana. Flood watches cover 8 million people from Indiana to Maryland. Tuesday sees the severe weather shift eastward, with threats of hail, wind, and tornadoes from Alabama to Ohio. Snowfall is expected in Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

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