Storms affect southern US: Severe Weather Outbreak Expected to Stretch Across Southern US
A prolonged severe weather outbreak is expected to continue walloping the south-central United States, with intense clusters of thunderstorms forecast to stretch up through Tennessee and Kentucky on May 2. The Storm Prediction Center has warned of strong wind gusts and hail, particularly in central Texas, with a tornado or two also possible.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for North Texas and Oklahoma
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for over 1.1 million people in north Texas and Oklahoma early on May 2. The watch highlights the potential for strong winds, hail, and tornadoes, emphasizing the need for residents to remain vigilant and prepared.
Flooding Concerns Persist in South-Central Region
Flooding remains a significant concern in the south-central region, with a slight risk of excessive rainfall expected after days of heavy rains have saturated the ground. The relentless rain has already led to deadly flooding in Oklahoma, emphasizing the need for continued caution.
Still on Storms affect southern US
Oklahoma Experiences Wettest April on Record
Oklahoma City and other parts of the state have experienced the wettest April on record, with the city receiving 12.55 inches of rainfall in April 2025. This has brought the total rainfall for 2025 to 15.54 inches, significantly higher than the amount at the start of April.
Storms Bring Severe Winds and Flooding
The storms that have swept across the country from Texas to upstate New York have brought severe winds and flooding, resulting in at least five deaths in recent days. Pennsylvania and Oklahoma have been particularly affected, with the storms causing widespread damage and disruption.
Memphis Weather Forecast
Memphis is expected to experience damaging winds, possible hail, and a slight threat of tornadoes on May 2, particularly south of Interstate 40. The weather service has warned of wind gusts up to 70 mph and ping-pong ball-sized hail, emphasizing the need for residents to remain prepared.
West Coast Weather
On the West Coast, thunderstorms with rampant lightning developed on the afternoon of May 1, prompting a flash flood warning for parts of California, including Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. The weather service has warned of a slight chance for more thunderstorms on May 2.
Unsettled Weather to Reach Major Cities
The storm front hitting the south-central region and Tennessee Valley is expected to move east and south during the first weekend of May, bringing risks of showers and thunderstorms to the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Appalachians, and Southeast. Major cities, including New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C., are in the path for potential storms that could be strong enough to cause airline delays.
Boston Weather Forecast
Forecasters in Boston have warned of scattered showers and thunderstorms expected on the afternoon of May 3, with some storms potentially strong to severe. The weather service has highlighted the risk of locally strong and damaging wind gusts, hail, and brief torrential rainfall.
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