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Dangerous storm brings the threat of tornadoes to parts of the U.S.

Businesses from the Plains to the Ohio Valley should prepare for a powerful storm that threatens to bring tornadoes and flash flooding

Summary

Businesses from the Plains to the Ohio Valley should prepare for a powerful storm that threatens to bring tornadoes and flash flooding this week.

Key Highlights

Threats: isolated tornadoes, flash flooding, damaging winds, hail, travel delays, power outages

States affected: TX, LA, AR, MS, OK, MO, TN, AL, GA, KY, OH, IN, IL, WV

When: Wednesday, February 15 - Friday, February 17

SEVERE STORMS TO SWEEP COUNTRY

AccuWeather’s team of meteorologists is closely monitoring the risk for severe weather through the middle of the country midweek. The dangerous storm could bring the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding. AccuWeather For Business recommends companies in these areas start preparing now for the threat of severe weather. AccuWeather SkyGuard® clients can receive advance alerts and one-on-one consultations before, during, and after the storm.  

Portions of the Plains, Mississippi Valley, Southeast, and Ohio Valley will be at risk for over 48 hours starting Wednesday.  Northeastern Texas and northern Louisiana to southern Missouri face the most significant threat. 

As the storm tracks northeast on Thursday, the threat of damaging storms will encompass a wide swath from the Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley. Businesses in these areas will see severe weather, including damaging winds, hail, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes. There is an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 80 mph. 

>>READ MORE: FLOODING FEARS: What is a flash flood? How can you protect your business? 

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Businesses in the path of this storm should be prepared for the following: 

  • Be prepared for business interruptions due to extended power outages 
  • Keep sheltering options in mind; tornado potential should be watched closely
  • Take precautions if your warehouse is in a low-lying area; loss of Inventory due to flooding is possible 
  • Expect travel and ground logistics disruptions from flooded roads, downed trees, and power outages due to road closures.

Be proactive with AccuWeather's SkyGuard® Warnings, which will deliver site-specific alerts and offer warnings well before severe weather hits, giving you much-needed time to be prepared. 

Benefits of SkyGuard®  Warnings: 

  • Proactive, site-specific alerts offer warnings well before severe weather impacts occur
  • Live one-on-one or group consultation is provided by our weather experts anytime, day or night
  • Alerts delivered in a format that aligns with your organizational emergency management plan
  • All-clear notifications are sent when a threat is over, minimizing weather-related downtime
  • All alerts are delivered via push notification from the SkyGuard mobile app, available on Android and iOS

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