From Sunday through Tuesday, a multi-region storm system is set to unleash severe weather conditions, including hail, strong winds, and tornadoes, impacting a staggering 70 million Americans across the Northeast and Midwest. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center has issued an enhanced risk outlook, assigning a level 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather.

In the Northeast, the forecast predicts the development of intense thunderstorms late Sunday afternoon across the upper Ohio Valley, extending into the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania and the Catskill region in Upstate New York. As the storm system progresses southward into Sunday evening, it brings with it the potential for damaging winds, hail, and even tornadoes. A line of severe storms is projected to sweep through cities such as Pittsburgh and New York Sunday night, between 10:00 p.m. ET and 11:00 p.m. ET.

Meanwhile, in the Midwest, a dynamic weather system spanning across the Rockies and Great Plains from the Dakotas to Texas poses a significant threat. Monday is expected to witness the formation of storms that could potentially become supercells, capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Severe thunderstorms are likely across the southern to central Great Plains, primarily in the evening, with the possibility of large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. The storms may commence as early as 5:00 p.m. CT from Central Texas to Nebraska and continue to intensify overnight across the region.

By Tuesday morning, the storm system is projected to impact areas spanning from eastern Nebraska to Kansas City, Missouri, and parts of Iowa, potentially maintaining its strength and severity. The most powerful storms are anticipated in regions from Des Moines, Iowa, to Columbia, Missouri, on Tuesday afternoon. As Tuesday progresses into the evening, expect scattered severe thunderstorms from Chicago to the eastern regions of Dallas.

The severe weather threats may linger on Wednesday morning, particularly in the Ohio River Valley, where strong to severe storms may persist. Residents in the affected regions are strongly advised to stay informed regarding their local weather conditions and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

As the storm system poses a significant risk to a vast number of Americans, it is crucial to remain vigilant and prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Stay tuned to local weather updates and heed any warnings or advisories issued by authorities, ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals and communities affected by this potentially dangerous weather event.