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Severe Storms and Flooding Predicted for Central U.S.

3/31/2026

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Severe storms and flooding are expected across the Central U.S. into Easter weekend.
Heavy thunderstorms may bring hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes from the Plains to the Great Lakes.
The first storms are forecast to hit the Upper Midwest on Monday night.
Areas from northern Arkansas to southern Wisconsin will face strong winds and hail.

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Story summary

Severe storms and flooding are expected across the Central U.S. into Easter weekend.
Heavy thunderstorms may bring hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes from the Plains to the Great Lakes.
The first storms are forecast to hit the Upper Midwest on Monday night.
Areas from northern Arkansas to southern Wisconsin will face strong winds and hail.