The Storm Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a storm risk alert in the United States. These warnings add to those already recorded last week. Meteorological instability is the usual dynamic at this time of year for some of the American states.
This time, experts have placed special emphasis on three key states. Specifically, eastern Montana, western North Dakota, and southeastern areas, including Alabama and Florida. According to the latest report issued by the SPC, a slight risk area has been identified in eastern Montana and western North Dakota.
In this region, thunderstorms are developing with the potential to generate severe wind gusts, especially during the early evening hours. The combination of high temperatures and moderate surface humidity is creating favorable conditions for these storms. Although the threat is expected to decrease after sunset.
Experts warn of possible complications in the early morning
Meanwhile, in northwestern Montana and the Idaho Panhandle region, some supercell could develop, although with limited intensity due to low atmospheric instability. In these cases, the presence of hail can't be ruled out. On the other hand, in the southeast of the country, the SPC keeps a risk area from central-southern Alabama to the Florida Panhandle.
Although storm activity has been frequent during the day, it hasn't reached severe levels in most cases. However, during the early hours of Monday, the situation could intensify, with the possibility of favorable winds in the mid and low levels of the atmosphere. These conditions could generate strong gusts and even some isolated tornado.
Tornadoes mix with intense thunderstorms
The population in these areas should remain alert to weather updates during the night and take precautions if local alerts are issued. Severe thunderstorms can develop quickly and produce dangerous conditions. Including falling trees, power outages, and damage to structures.