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AccuWeather meteorologists have flagged Easter weekend — April 19 to 20 — as a significant tornado and severe weather outbreak window across the south-central United States. Conditions are developing for a dangerous system targeting Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. Easter weekend is one of America's busiest travel periods, placing millions of families on the road during a potential severe weather threat.

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00:00The most dangerous weather days of spring 2026 may still be ahead, and they could fall on Easter weekend.
00:07AccuWeather meteorologists have flagged April 19-20 as a significant outbreak window for the central and southern United States.
00:15They warn that atmospheric conditions are setting up for a dangerous severe weather episode.
00:20And it could arrive during one of the most traveled weekends of the year.
00:24Tornadoes are possible.
00:26Large hail is possible.
00:28Damaging straight-line winds are also possible.
00:31A powerful storm system is targeting the Plains and Mississippi Valley region.
00:35The highest-risk states could include Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama.
00:44Easter weekend is one of the busiest travel periods in America.
00:48Millions of families are on the road.
00:50At outdoor gatherings or away from home, that makes the risk from severe weather much harder to escape.
00:57Emergency managers are urging travelers to download weather alert apps.
01:01And know the shelter plan at their destination before the weekend begins.
01:06If you are driving through the south-central U.S. around Easter, check the forecast before you leave.
01:11And do not ignore a tornado warning just because it is a holiday.
01:15The 10-day window is still uncertain.
01:18But AccuWeather does not issue these warnings lightly.
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