Meteorologists have issued stern warnings for a slew of dangerous weather that's gearing up to deliver myriad threats to the Plains, Midwest and South in the coming days. The impacts are already beginning in some areas while preparations are being rushed to completion in other regions,

A FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY is declared as severe weather rolls in some areas at 1 p.m. and is expected to last until 8 p.m. High winds, hail, fire threats, and more over the next 12 - 24 hours.