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SPC MD 587

MD 0587 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR MIDDLE TENNESSEE INTO SOUTHERN KENTUCKY Mesoscale Discussion 0587NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1031 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026Areas affected...Middle Tennessee into southern KentuckyConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 280331Z - 280530ZProbability of Watch Issuance...60 percentSUMMARY...Shallow elevated convection across Middle Tennessee hasshown some signs of deepening over the past 30 minutes. If thistrend conti

SPC Tornado Watch 166

WW 166 TORNADO AR 280120Z - 280900Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 166NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK820 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Northern and Central Arkansas* Effective this Monday night and Tuesday morning from 820 PM until 400 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely Sc

SPC MD 575

MD 0575 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 162... FOR SOUTHERN IL...FAR WESTERN KY...AND FAR SOUTHWESTERN IN Mesoscale Discussion 0575NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0358 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026Areas affected...Southern IL...far western KY...and far southwesternINConcerning...Tornado Watch 162...Valid 272058Z - 272230ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 162 continues.SUMMARY...Monitoring for supercell development and the potential forstrong-intense tornadoes over the next couple hours.D

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 158

WW 158 SEVERE TSTM IL 271330Z - 272100Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 158NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK830 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Central and Southern Illinois* Effective this Monday morning and afternoon from 830 AM until 400 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 158 Status Reports

WW 0158 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 158THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA...HART..04/27/26ATTN...WFO...LSX...ILX...DVN...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 158 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS ILC001-005-009-017-019-021-023-025-027-029-033-035-039-041-045-049-051-057-067-079-101-107-109-113-115-117-121-125-129-135-137-139-143-147-159-167-169-171-173-179-183-189-203-271540-IL . ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED AREADAMS BOND

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 157 Status Reports

WW 0157 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 157SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 10 E UIN TO30 SSE UIN TO 45 S UIN TO COU TO 5 SSE VIH TO 20 S FAM TO 35 ESEPOF...HART..04/27/26ATTN...WFO...PAH...LSX...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 157 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS ILC003-013-047-055-059-061-065-069-077-081-083-087-119-127-133-145-149-151-153-157-163-165-181-185-191-193-199-271540-IL . ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED AREALEXANDER CALHOUN

Caught on camera: Lightning strikes gas tank, triggering massive explosion in North Texas amid severe storms

SPRINGTOWN, Texas — A jaw-dropping moment was caught on camera Saturday night as severe storms tore through North Texas. Intense lightning and thunder engulfed Springtown when a powerful strike hit a gas storage tank, triggering an explosion that lit up the night sky with hues of red and orange. SEE IT: DESTRUCTIVE STORMS SLAM TEXAS, LEAVING 2 DEAD AS SEVERE WEATHER SWEEPS REGIONIn the must-see video, wind chimes can be heard clinking and swaying in the gusty wind when suddenly cut off by a shar

Flash flooding prompts water rescues across Kansas City as Midwest slammed by severe thunderstorms

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rounds of severe thunderstorms triggered flash flooding, prompting water rescues across Kansas City, Missouri early Monday. The Kansas City Fire Department said they have made at least 11 rescues in "typical high-water areas."HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERFire officials said no boats were required and no one has been injured in the flash floods.Flooding closed several roads and underpasses, snarling traffic and delaying the start of some schools.Traffic camera showed heavy flooding

Alabama and southern US mark 15 years since the Super Tornado Outbreak of 2011

Communities across the southern U.S. — and in Alabama in particular — are marking 15 years since the April 27 Super Tornado Outbreak of 2011, a day etched in memories forever as the deadliest and one of the most destructive severe weather outbreaks in recorded American history.Cities, towns and neighborhoods were transformed forever — 240 people were killed in Alabama alone on that Wednesday.The multiday tornado outbreak initially began on April 25, and during the next three days, the spring sto

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 156 Status Reports

WW 0156 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0156.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0156_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0156 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0156 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0156.html">Read more</a>

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 156

WW 156 SEVERE TSTM KS MO 270845Z - 271500Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 156NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK345 AM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Eastern Kansas Western and Central Missouri* Effective this Monday morning from 345 AM until 1000 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattere

Level 4/5 threat issued in the Midwest as dangerous severe weather outbreak threatens millions

There's potential for a high-end tornado outbreak for parts of the Mid-Mississippi Valley Monday, as a broader severe weather threat targets more than 60 million people across a corridor from southern Minnesota to parts of the South, including Arkansas, northern Mississippi and northern Alabama.Whether that outbreak materializes will be largely dependent on ongoing thunderstorm activity and how long cloud cover will remain over Missouri, Illinois and Indiana early Monday.As of now, a volatile at

Much-needed rain targets the South, yet worst drought zones will miss out

Rain relief is on the way for millions across the South as a pair of storm systems prepares to take aim at the region. Much of the Southern U.S. is experiencing drought conditions ranging from abnormally dry to extreme and exceptional, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.THESE EVERYDAY COMMODITIES MAY COST YOU MORE AS SEVERE DROUGHT TRICKLES DOWN TO CONSUMERSThe Deep South and Southeast are expected to see several rounds of much-needed rain, with some areas potentially receiving 3 to 5 inches

SPC MD 556

MD 0556 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR NORTHERN KANSAS INTO ADJACENT PORTIONS OF NEBRASKA AND MISSOURI Mesoscale Discussion 0556NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0838 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026Areas affected...Northern Kansas into adjacent portions of Nebraskaand MissouriConcerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 270138Z - 270345ZProbability of Watch Issuance...80 percentSUMMARY...Elevated convection is expected to increase in coverageand intensity through late even

SPC Tornado Watch 153 Status Reports

WW 0153 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 153THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA...BROYLES..04/27/26ATTN...WFO...SGF...STATUS REPORT FOR WT 153 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS MOC009-011-015-029-039-043-057-059-065-067-077-085-091-097-105-109-119-125-131-141-145-149-153-161-167-169-185-203-209-213-215-217-225-229-270340-MO . MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBARRY BARTON BENTON CAMDEN

SPC Tornado Watch 153

WW 153 TORNADO MO 262355Z - 270700Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 153NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK655 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Southwest and South Central Missouri* Effective this Sunday night and Monday morning from 655 PM until 200 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely Scattered large hail and isolated v

SPC MD 549

MD 0549 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 149... FOR PARTS OF EASTERN KS Mesoscale Discussion 0549NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0223 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026Areas affected...parts of eastern KSConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 149...Valid 261923Z - 262100ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 149continues.SUMMARY...A threat for severe hail and wind will spread eastwardacross eastern Kansas this afternoon, with some increase indamaging-wind potential possible

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 149 Status Reports

WW 0149 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 149THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0549..DEAN..04/26/26ATTN...WFO...ICT...TOP...EAX...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 149 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS KSC001-003-005-013-015-017-027-031-041-043-045-049-059-061-073-085-087-091-099-103-107-111-115-117-121-125-127-131-133-139-143-149-161-177-197-201-205-207-209-262040-KS . KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED A

Emerging threat: Officials note record number of drones in restricted airspace during fires

As if combating fires isn’t hard enough, officials are warning the public of a record number of drones interfering with wildfire operations.Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have reported 218 drone sightings over active wildfires in 2025, with the largest number during the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles.RECOUNTING THE HEARTBREAKING LOSS CAUSED BY THE DEADLY PALISADES AND EATON FIRES 1 YEAR LATERThe Palisades and Eaton fires caused extensive trails of devasta

SPC MD 545

MD 0545 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AND SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA Mesoscale Discussion 0545NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0747 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026Areas affected...Southern Mississippi and southeast LouisianaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 261247Z - 261415ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...An MCS will likely persist while approaching the coast bymid morning. Isolated wind damage will be possible, but a wat

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