Severe Weather Emergency: Tornadoes, Hail, and Flash Floods Threaten Millions

Severe Weather Threatens Southern Plains: Tornadoes, Hail, and Flash Floods Expected Haskell, TX – A multi-day severe weather system is impacting millions across the Southern Plains, bringing with it the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. FOX Weather meteorologist Steve Bender warned of a "level three out of five threat" for Friday night, urging residents to prepare for damaging winds that could "rattle the roof, if not flatten barns." He further highlighted the danger of baseball-sized hail capable of shattering windshields. The threat extends into portions of Northern Texas and Southern Kansas, with Bender pointing out that Kansas has already experienced two flash flood emergencies. He expects another 3-5 inches of rain, increasing the risk of further flooding. "Make sure you're watching the radar close, listening to those alerts," Bender advised. The storm is expected to continue into the Midwest on Saturday and move south into the Southeast on Sunday. The repeated nature of the severe weather event underscores the importance of staying weather aware, particularly for those in the affected areas. Bender's urgent warning serves as a reminder of the destructive power of severe weather and the critical need for preparedness.