Severe storms threaten Central America with tornadoes, rain and hail

Meteorologists say a collision between a cold front and warm, moist air across the central United States on Wednesday will produce powerful thunderstorms that could trigger tornadoes across the region.

In addition to possible tornadoes, the storms are expected to produce large hail, flooding rain and wind gusts strong enough to uproot trees and tear down power lines. Meteorologists expect weather conditions to worsen on Wednesday and continue overnight into Thursday as storms increase in size.

According to the National Weather Service, the worst conditions are most likely to affect the Central Plains region, including southeastern Nebraska, northwestern Missouri, central and eastern Kansas, and parts of northeastern Oklahoma. The weather service said the storms bring an increased threat of EF2 to EF5 tornadoes, which can produce winds as low as 111 to 200 mph.

Forecasters expect the storms to form when a cold front advancing from the west collides with warm, moist air moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologists are warning millions of residents across the central U.S. to charge their phones and monitor their devices for emergency warnings.

“With any serious threat that occurs during the overnight hours, the risk to life and property increases due to reduced visibility after dark, particularly with tornadoes,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Grady Gilman.

According to the US Drought Monitor, portions of all states in the Plains and Midwest are experiencing drought conditions, with some areas experiencing severe and extreme drought.

By Wednesday and Thursday, forecasters expect rain to wipe out Halloween celebrations in parts of the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region, including major cities like Detroit and Cleveland, AccuWeather reported. Thunderstorms may also affect vacation plans in the South, particularly in part of the region from Houston to Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee.

Winter weather advisory issued for portions of Mountain West

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected at higher elevations in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado on Wednesday thanks to a strong storm, according to the weather service.

Multiple winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories issued earlier this week remain in effect across the region. The mountain ranges can see up to 30 cm of snow as colder air combines with high humidity. Conditions may make travel difficult, especially in the dark.

“Be prepared for winter driving conditions and slower travel if you need to venture into the high country,” the weather service said. “Following the storm, much colder air will lead to frost and freeze issues at lower elevations.”

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(This story has been updated to add new information.)

Severe storms threaten Central America with tornadoes, rain and hail

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Winter weather advisory issued for portions of Mountain West

National Weather Observations and Warnings

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