Severe Storms and Fire Danger Predicted for Central and Southern US

Forecasters anticipate severe thunderstorms developing across a wide swath of the central United States, stretching from Oklahoma to Minnesota. These storms pose risks of large hail and tornadoes, with a shift to strong winds expected later in the evening. Concurrently, parts of the southern Plains face a critical fire weather threat, driven by a combination of gusty winds, high temperatures, and arid conditions.