WeatherHunter.com

Flood threat increases across Great Lakes amid heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt

As temperatures begin to warm up, spring moisture is fueling heavy rain across the Great Lakes, where persistent downpours combined with rapid snowmelt are driving a heightened risk for flash flooding through Wednesday. HAIL, TORNADOES POSSIBLE ACROSS UPPER MIDWEST AHEAD OF MULTI-DAY SEVERE WEATHER THREAT TAKING AIM AT 70M+This winter season has brought a historic snowfall to portions of the region, measuring in feet.  Specifically, Marquette, Michigan, has recorded over 273 inches of snow so fa

Bryan Norcross: Thinking about El Niño, Hurricane Season 2026, and AI

Updated on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9 a.m. ETNo doubt you've heard talk that El Niño is going to limit tropical activity in the Atlantic this hurricane season. That's a possibility, though it's not a slam dunk. The El Niño hasn't developed yet, and its eventual strength is important to how it affects tropical-storm and hurricane formation.WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TROPICAL DEPRESSION, TROPICAL STORM AND HURRICANE?Years of research have taught us that the temperature of the Pacific Ocean w

Hail, tornadoes possible across Upper Midwest ahead of multi-day severe weather threat taking aim at 70M+

Dangerous thunderstorms are targeting Minneapolis, as well as other parts of the Upper Midwest on Monday, with the potential for large hail and tornadoes ahead of a more expansive multi-day severe weather threat covering over 70 million people from the Big Bend of Texas through the Great Lakes beginning Tuesday.LIFE-THREATENING TORNADO RIPS THROUGH PARTS OF ILLINOIS AS SEVERE WEATHER LASHES THE HEARTLANDAn active spring weather pattern will develop across the Central U.S. with severe thunderstor

SPC MD 390

MD 0390 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA INTO FAR NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN Mesoscale Discussion 0390NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0303 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026Areas affected...portions of northeastern Minnesota into farnorthwestern WisconsinConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 122003Z - 122200ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...A conditional hail/tornado threat will accompany any stormthat develops and

SPC MD 387

MD 0387 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0387NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1252 PM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026Areas affected...parts of central and southeastern TexasConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 121752Z - 122015ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Strong thunderstorm development may persist into the 4-6PM CDT time frame, perhaps accompanied by some risk for a brieftornado, an

Severe storm threat targets Texas with significant flash flooding likely Sunday night

TEXAS – Another round of severe storms is headed for the southern U.S. this week, with parts of Texas vulnerable to significant flash flooding Sunday night.After some brief wet weather earlier in the week, another round of severe weather is looming over Eastern and Central Texas, with several inches of rain possible.ROUND OF SEVERE STORMS EXPECTED TO SLAM MILLIONS EARLY THIS WEEK ACROSS 1,000+ MILES WITH DAMAGING HAIL, WINDSPortions of South Central Texas are under a Flash Flood Watch, where lif

President Trump grants additional assistance after major January snow and ice storm in Mississippi

OXFORD, Miss. – Thousands of people in Mississippi are getting extra help from government officials after an intense January winter storm left parts of the state paralyzed.President Donald Trump has granted additional assistance to Mississippi residents after a severe winter storm that occurred from Jan. 23 to 27.OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI CRIPPLED BY PARALYZING INCH+ OF ICE ACCRETION, ARCTIC AIR AFTER MONSTER WINTER STORMA plethora of communities, including Oxford, Rolling Fork and Lexington, Mississi

Record warmth to push east, fueling rounds of rain and storms across major cities from South to Northeast

Records are set to tumble this week as summer-like heat surges into the Eastern U.S. While the ridge brings record warmth by Tuesday, the warmer airmass will also fuel days of rain and storms as it pushes from the South toward the Northeast.MILLIONS ACROSS TEXAS, PLAINS FACE DAMAGING HAIL, POSSIBLE TORNADOES AS MULTI-DAY SEVERE STORM THREAT EXPANDSWith over 280 million Americans expected to experience above-average temperatures, some areas are likely to see their warmest temps of the year so far

SPC MD 386

MD 0386 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 101... FOR CENTRAL AND NORTH TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0386NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0214 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026Areas affected...Central and North TexasConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 101...Valid 120714Z - 120915ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 101continues.SUMMARY...An isolated threat for severe wind gusts and potential fora tornado or two will continue over the next few hours across partsof central a

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 101 Status Reports

WW 0101 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 101THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA...BROYLES..04/12/26ATTN...WFO...EWX...FWD...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 101 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS TXC019-027-031-035-053-093-099-133-143-145-171-193-209-221-237-259-265-281-299-309-331-333-363-367-425-429-453-491-503-120740-TX . TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBANDERA BELL BLANCO BOSQUE BURNET

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 101

WW 101 SEVERE TSTM TX 120600Z - 121300Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 101NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK100 AM CDT Sun Apr 12 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Central and North Texas* Effective this Sunday morning from 100 AM until 800 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible A tornado or two possibleSUMMARY...A linear band of storms, wit

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 100 Status Reports

WW 0100 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 100SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 50 E DRT TO10 WSW JCT TO 35 NE JCT...BROYLES..04/12/26ATTN...WFO...EWX...SJT...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 100 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS TXC049-267-319-385-411-120740-TX . TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBROWN KIMBLE MASON REAL SAN SABA THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASEREFER

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 100

WW 100 SEVERE TSTM TX 120325Z - 120900Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 100NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1025 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of The Edwards Plateau of Texas* Effective this Saturday night and Sunday morning from 1025 PM until 400 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inc

SPC MD 379

MD 0379 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN UTAH INTO FAR SOUTHEAST IDAHO...EXTREME NORTHWESTERN COLORADO...SOUTHWESTERN WYOMING Mesoscale Discussion 0379NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0123 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026Areas affected...portions of northern Utah into far southeastIdaho...extreme northwestern Colorado...southwestern WyomingConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 111823Z - 112030ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY.

SPC MD 378

MD 0378 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0378NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0102 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026Areas affected...parts of southwestern TexasConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 111802Z - 112030ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...Intensifying thunderstorm development by 3-5 PM CDT mayinclude a couple of storms with potential to produce severe hail. It is not yet certain when, or i

SPC MD 381

MD 0381 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN KANSAS...SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN NEBRASKA AND ADJACENT PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN MISSOURI Mesoscale Discussion 0381NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0156 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026Areas affected...parts of central and northeastern Kansas...southcentral and southeastern Nebraska and adjacent portions ofnorthwestern MissouriConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 111856Z - 112130ZPro

SPC MD 380

MD 0380 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL COLORADO INTO NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Mesoscale Discussion 0380NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0141 PM CDT Sat Apr 11 2026Areas affected...portions of central Colorado into northern NewMexicoConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 111841Z - 112045ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...A couple instances of severe wind or hail are possiblewith the stronger storms moving off of the highe

See it: Massive wildfire burns in New Jersey just miles outside Philadelphia

WEST DEPTFORD, N.J. – Just miles outside Philadelphia, a wildfire is burning across the Delaware River in Gloucester County, New Jersey.According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the 50-acre fire, which is currently 40% contained, is burning in the area of Red Bank Ave and Hessian Ave in West Deptford Township, near the area of a Sunoco oil refinery property.Smoke plumes and fallen ash have been reported as far south and east as Glassboro, Washington Township, Franklin Township and beyond,

Watch: Heavy rain causes rockslide in Hawaii as slow-moving storm lingers over islands

HONOLULU, Hawaii – Torrential rain unleashed a dramatic rockslide on Oahu, sending two massive boulders crashing onto a major highway and forcing a full closure.The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) said around 1:30 p.m. on Friday the two boulders fell from a cliff side onto Kamehameha Highway in Waimea Bay. No injuries were caused in the dangerous slide.With two massive boulders blocking the roadway, the highway was closed in both directions as HDOT crews began slope assessments. Those

Atlantic hurricane season: University of Arizona’s 2026 forecast predicts above average season

With the Atlantic hurricane season almost 50 days away, early long-range forecasts are coming out, with forecasters giving their predictions on what the season will look like. The University of Arizona is one player in the game, predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA said an El Niño is likely to form by June, when the Atlantic hurricane season begins. 'SUPER EL NIÑO' BREWING AS LA NIÑA FADES AHEAD OF PEAK HURRICANE SEASONIn the past, El Niño years meant less tropical activit