Are Severe Storms on the Rise?

Communities across the country are bracing themselves for another round of severe storms predicted to hit the Midwest and South, following last week's damaging weather that killed at least 32 people. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa, as well as parts of Missouri, among other regions. Some regions have even been alerted to the risk of dangerous nighttime tornadoes. The areas hit are still recovering from last week's widespread damage, and Midwest and South residents are now being urged to prepare for the new round of possible tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. KCRG's First Alert Storm Team Meteorologist Jan Ryherd warned that a warm front lifting into the area might make it difficult to line up everything to get storms going. However, the potential for severe storms increases the farther southeast you go, where higher temperatures are eroding the cap that inhibits storm formation. Another round is possible overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, so be sure you have multiple, reliable ways of getting information, and take precautions to stay safe during severe weather conditions.

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