As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, more than 70 million people are facing the looming threat of severe weather in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. The forecast includes intense tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and hurricane-force winds, creating a potentially dangerous situation for residents and travelers in the region.
Storm chasers have captured footage of ominous skies in Oklahoma City, where blue skies quickly give way to dark, swirling clouds as tornadoes begin to form. Meteorologists warn that the risk of tornadoes typically increases as the sun sets, as the atmosphere has been primed throughout the day by the sun's energy.
