Why do storms along Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri tend to head north east?

Question

Why do storms along Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri tend to head north east?

Answer 1

Finally a question of yours that I could of answered.  Thanks to eyecue_two I can't now because he already has.  DARN!

Love, honey

Answer 2

THe areas that you describe are high humidty areas and high humidity cause weather systems to be pushed away. This is due to the proximity of the ocean to southern states there are some other reasons that come into play. The systems are pushed north and then the jet stream that flows west to east catches them and they move in a north easterly direction.

Answer 3

Could be gulf stream.