New York leads a 12-state coalition in a lawsuit aimed at blocking President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. The claimants argue that the tariffs would harm local economies, raise consumer prices, and damage international relations. This lawsuit, filed in federal court, contends that this administration’s actions infringe upon Congress’s constitutional authority to regulate trade. Other states joining New York include California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, in what appears to be a wide bipartisan concern regarding economic consequences of the tariffs. The state governments would like an injunction to prevent these tariffs from taking effect, claiming that Trump’s actions are illegal and constitute presidential overreach. State leaders have been warning that industries, including manufacturing and agriculture, could suffer immediate injury should the tariffs be imposed.
While the legal challenges are drawing attention, the Midwest is now also turning to a serious and fast-developing weather threat expected to be at its height on Monday.
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Severe weather threat builds across the upper midwest
Monday will be a day to stay weather-wise, as a strong low-pressure system will traverse from the Plains into Minnesota. First, it will be the warm front, which will sweep across the Upper Midwest during the daytime hours, followed by the powerful cold front in the evening.
The warm front should bring a round of showers and thunderstorms in the morning on Monday. The storms could create severe hail and strong gusty winds, hence prompting weather warnings early. The storm system, however, is mainly, according to forecasters, expected to be a secondary threat since the arrival of the cold front later that evening.
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Afternoon and evening storm risks
As the day goes on, solar heating will prepare the atmosphere for some isolated thunderstorm development by the afternoon. If the storms develop, they will be able to reach severe limits quickly, producing significant hail and even tornadoes. Tornado action will be of greatest concern during the evening, when conditions should be most favorable for strong tornadoes.
After about 6 p.m., storms are expected to form a line in Minnesota and move east into Wisconsin. These storms will bring damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and embedded tornadoes. Residents are urged to remain alert and maintain multiple methods for receiving weather alerts across the region.
Severe threat levels escalated
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has put most of the area under a Level 4 of 5 risk for severe weather on Monday, according to its latest outlook issued Sunday afternoon. It is a big and rare risk for the Upper Midwest.
This very high threat seems to be from a very unusual combination of atmospheric ingredients, e.g., significant wind shear, abundant low-level moisture, and strong instability and lift from fronts. Timing will be critical, and forecasters will be glued to radar conditions all day.
It is a First Alert Weather Day in the region. Citizens should have a plan for what to do in case a tornado warning is issued for their area. Have reliable ways to receive alerts from local news broadcasts, weather apps, NOAA weather radios, or social media.
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Stay informed and prepared
With threats of adverse weather and the ongoing legal battles against the Trump administration, Monday is going to be extremely important in the lives of millions across the country. Besides the economic uncertainty inside households, these natural hazards have drawn the attention of officials to urge citizens to stay informed, connected, and safe.
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