There is a new climate threat

(CNN) — Most awaited Total solar eclipse It was fast approaching, but a new problem appeared Weather forecast For Monday's event.

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Severe thunderstorms are possible in parts of the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley. These storms may obscure views for some, but are more likely to bring dangers to travelers after the eclipse.

In total, when the moon completely blocks the sun, it will occur in a path more than 100 miles wide from Texas to Maine, passing through cities such as Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland and Buffalo in New York state.

Parts of Texas, including Dallas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, are at high risk for damaging thunderstorms Monday, especially during the afternoon hours, the Storm Prediction Center said. Destructive winds, hail, heavy rain and even a tornado are possible.

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Severe thunderstorms typically develop later in the southern U.S., often driven by clear skies, after daytime heat peaks.

Therefore, the development of any violent storm may be delayed long enough that eclipse watchers in the threat area can get a decent view of the event between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM CDT.

Anyone stuck in post-eclipse traffic Monday afternoon or evening in northeast Texas, southern Oklahoma, southwest Arkansas and northwest Louisiana could be at risk for destructive thunderstorms.

An estimated 20 million people in the United States moved to another city to view the 2017 total solar eclipse, resulting in a significant increase in traffic hazards. According to a recent study. Millions are expected to travel for Monday's eclipse, as the path of totality will be 64 to 80 kilometers wider than the 2017 path.

The current cloud forecast is not ideal for other locations along the path of totality.

It's too early to tell exactly when and where the clouds will form on Monday, but as the event gets closer, you're starting to get a better idea of ​​the overall weather patterns.

The same storm system that poses a severe weather risk Monday could send moist air from the northern Gulf of Mexico to parts of the Tennessee and Ohio valleys. This can lead to increased cloud cover in both areas and may obstruct overall visibility.

Meanwhile, high pressure and mostly clear skies may develop in the northeast and make for better viewing conditions across the board.

Cloud forecasts are still subject to change, as small differences in how storms or air masses move this week can make a big difference in where clouds form next week. Accurate cloud cover forecasts with high confidence are possible this weekend.

In an interesting twist, the current forecast is the exact opposite of what historical cloud data for April 8 shows.

Last year's cloud data points to the Southern Plains as the region with the best chance for a cloud-free viewing experience on April 8, and the Northeast as one of the worst chances.

Will this turn out to be Mother Nature's plot twist? Anyone looking to catch a glimpse of the eclipse should check the forecast for the coming days.

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