A significant severe weather event is rapidly developing across the central region of the United States today, with the Storm Prediction Center identifying nine states as being at extreme risk. Tornado watches are in effect from Texas to Alabama, and Kansas City has already set a new record for the number of severe weather alerts this season. Meteorologists caution about the possibility of long-lasting tornadoes, hail the size of baseballs, and winds reaching 70 mph that could endanger nearly 30 million people tonight. Here’s what every family in the affected areas should be aware of.
