Severe storms threaten 40 million across Midwest, South

A significant stretch of severe weather is anticipated across the Midwest and the Ohio Valley, starting Monday and continuing into Easter weekend. Over 32 million people are at risk of powerful thunderstorms, particularly in Kentucky, Ohio, and parts of the mid-Atlantic, with damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes being the main threats. As a fast-moving cold front approaches, conditions may become favorable for rotating supercell thunderstorms, especially if temperatures rise ahead of the front. The most intense weather is expected on Thursday and Friday, with a potential impact on more than 40 million people from the southern Plains to the Great Lakes. Cities like Omaha, Kansas City, and Cincinnati are on alert for severe conditions, including tornadoes and heavy rainfall. The forecast warns that the storms could cause complications for regions already recovering from recent flooding.