Five major U.S. states are bracing for dangerous hail storms on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service is warning five U.S. states about dangerous hail storms on Tuesday. There's a 10 percent chance of significant hail storms in parts of the country throughout the day on Tuesday.
Five U.S. states have been warned heading into the day, as Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois and Missouri are all at risk of getting hit hard by hail.
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As a reminder, here's what to do when hail storms hit:
- Slow down and pull over when safe to do so. Make sure you pull completely off the roadway. If you see a safe place close by (like covered parking garage or under a service station awning), drive to it as soon as you can.
- Do not stop under an overpass. Heavy rain can lead to fast-rising waters and an overpass can increase wind speeds.
- Do NOT leave the vehicle until it stops hailing.
- Stay away from car windows. Cover your eyes with something, like a piece of clothing. If possible, get onto the floor face down or lie down on the seat with your back to the windows.
- Put very small children under you and cover their eyes.
Stay safe, everyone.