Severe Storm Outbreak Continues Across Central US With Deadly Tornadoes and High Winds
A major severe weather outbreak across the central US has killed at least one person and continues to threaten dangerous tornadoes and damaging winds. A Level 4 risk of severe thunderstorms is in place, with nearly 40 million people affected across a broader zone.
Dangerous Weather Conditions
Parts of the central US are facing a serious threat of tornadoes and widespread damaging wind gusts Monday night into early Tuesday, as a multiday severe weather outbreak enters its sixth day, killing at least one person. A Level 4 of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms is in place across parts of the Midwest and Mid-South, indicating a significant threat of intense tornadoes, of EF3 or greater.
Notable Tornadoes
A violent tornado tore through Enid, Oklahoma, Thursday evening, triggering a rare tornado emergency and causing EF4 damage in parts of the city, with the Enid tornado having winds estimated at 170 to 175 mph, the strongest in the US since June 2025.
Damage and Fatalities
Deadly tornadoes struck North Texas Saturday, including an EF2 tornado near Runaway Bay, about 80 miles northwest of Dallas. At least two people were killed and homes and infrastructure were damaged, displacing dozens of residents. A 39-year-old man was killed in Kent County in western Michigan after a tree fell on him during strong winds Monday evening, with friends saying he warned them of the falling tree, an action they said saved lives.
Broader Impact
Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes also threaten nearly 40 million people across a broader zone from the Mississippi Valley into the lower Ohio Valley Monday into early Tuesday.