Tens of millions at risk as US states brace for extreme winds, rain and heat

‘Very active and complex’ weather pattern to potentially bring tornadoes to midwest and heat to Texas

Tens of millions of Americans are expected to be at risk of severe weather this weekend as many states brace for high winds and tornadoes.

According to the National Weather Service, a “very active and complex mid-May weather pattern” is set to bring about heavy rain, high winds and anomalous temperatures throughout the US this weekend and until at least next Tuesday.