Severe storm threat increases across Southern Plains with large hail
Following the April 23 EF-4 tornado in Oklahoma, a multi-day severe weather outbreak threatens the Great Plains with baseball-sized hail, damaging winds and strong tornadoes, including ongoing warnings in Louisiana and Midwest impacts near Indianapolis. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center highlights Level 2-4 risks affecting tens of millions.
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·April 25, 2026·1 min readFollowing the April 23 EF-4 tornado in Oklahoma, a multi-day severe weather outbreak threatens the Great Plains with baseball-sized hail, damaging winds and strong tornadoes, including ongoing warnings in Louisiana and Midwest impacts near Indianapolis. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center highlights Level 2-4 risks affecting tens of millions.
Source: National Weather Service. Original: https://www.weather.gov/lot/2026_ActiveSevereStart

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