The Plains and Midwest regions of the United States are bracing for a new round of severe weather, with forecasts indicating possible tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas including Kent County.

The wheat spread has reached a seven-month high as growing concerns over crop conditions in the US Plains region impact global agricultural markets.

Farmers across the US Plains are experiencing severe losses to their wheat crops due to extreme heat and drought, with some opting not to harvest their fields.

A forecast indicates a ramp-up in severe storms and flooding risk across the Plains and Ohio Valley regions of the United States.

Severe storms, accompanied by tornadoes, have caused significant damage to communities stretching from the Plains to the Midwest. Forecasts continue to warn of ongoing tornado threats in the affected regions.