LIVE UPDATES: Deadly Severe Weather Outbreak Persists Sunday In The Plains
LIVE UPDATES: Deadly Severe Weather Outbreak Persists Sunday In The Plains
Sean Breslin Sun, April 26, 2026 at 7:42 PM UTC
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We're actively tracking another round of dangerous storms in the Plains this afternoon and evening, and this severe weather outbreak has already turned deadly. Follow along below all evening and refresh this page frequently for new updates as they come in, and for more on the severe weather and tornado threat in the days ahead, read our forecast article.
(03:26 p.m. EDT) More Details On The Deadly Texas Tornado
According to the , two people died late Saturday night when a tornado caused major damage to homes in multiple North Texas towns. The EF2 tornado brought 135-mph winds to Runaway Bay, killing one person before moving on to Springtown, where it killed a second person south of the city limits, the AP also said.
"Access has been difficult due to blocked roadways and downed utilities, but crews have continued pushing forward to reach those in need," Wise County Judge J.D. Clark told reporters. "Roads in the affected area will remain closed by law enforcement to ensure safety and allow emergency crews to manage the scene without obstruction."
(03:08 p.m. EDT) Here's The Latest As We Start The Afternoon
From meteorologist Jennifer Gray:
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A dangerous weather weekend and start to the upcoming week continues across the Plains and Midwest that has already claimed two lives. Significant threats of tornadoes, hail and damaging winds extend through Tuesday.
The threat of supercell thunderstorms is in play in the Central and Southern Plains, especially in parts of Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.
With enough warm, humid air and strong wind shear in place, these supercells could spawn strong tornadoes, in addition to very large hail and damaging wind gusts. Cities like Kansas City and Oklahoma City need to be on alert.
A lower severe storm threat could impact cities like Dallas, San Antonio and Austin with large hail and damaging winds.
Source: “AOL Breaking”
