Certain parts of the US are expected to see severe weather conditions today (April 27th).
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes have been forecast for certain parts of the United States of America today (April 27th) - and the warning may be a timely one for those heading across the Atlantic this spring.
Flooding has already swept through Midwestern states, including Kentucky and Arkansas, but further extreme conditions are on the way.
The country's National Weather Service said storms and tornadoes are expected to hit sections of the Tennessee Valley and south-eastern US tonight, with northern Alabama, north-eastern Mississippi and far north-western Georgia all believed to be in the line of attack.
Yesterday, 1,000 people had to be evacuated from close to the Missouri city of Poplar Bluff due to a levee failure and the resultant fear of flash flooding.
The
Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) advised anyone in a storm's path to keep listening for state and local announcements via radio or TV.
"Residents should take this threat of active weather seriously, be prepared and stay informed," said Beth Freeman, Fema Region VII administrator. "Being prepared and having a plan saves lives and prevents injuries."
The
Foreign and Commonwealth Office's advice has not changed. There are no travel restrictions currently in place for the country.
However, anyone going abroad - especially to an area with a risk of severe weather - may want to double-check they have a suitable travel insurance policy in place. Certain regions of the US are prone to hurricanes at particular times of the year and this may be something worth thinking about when booking a trip.
By Robin Western
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