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97% of Southeast under drought conditions as hot, dry spring lingers with some rain to the rescue

After a scorching, rain-starved start to spring, more than 95% of the Southeast finds itself in the heat of a drought—though some long-awaited relief may finally be on the way for select areas in the region.Since early March, a persistent ridge of high pressure has dominated much of the Southeast, bringing minimal rainfall, record warmth, and worsening drought—creating prime conditions for fire weather.The ongoing heat and lack of rainfall have allowed extreme to exceptional drought conditions t

Massive storm system threatens 26 million as it moves East across multiple states this weekend

The dangerous severe storms impacting the central U.S. over the past week are expected to shift eastward, allowing new storms to develop across the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes and portions of the Northeast.At least 26 million people will be in the path of this massive storm system.WHAT IS A SUPERCELL THUNDERSTORM?This transition is expected to begin Saturday and continue into Sunday as a cold front associated with an area of low pressure moves in.A strong southwesterly flow will also transport deep

Devastating damage reported across multiple states after tornado outbreak hammers the Midwest

Over 50 million people across a 1,000-mile stretch of the central U.S. were battered by severe storms, as a tornado outbreak unleashed dangerous twisters across multiple states, leaving behind a trail of destruction spanning numerous states.Several states across the Midwest have reported damage from confirmed tornadoes, as the outbreak tore through the region.Cities and towns in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota confirmed structural damage to homes and buildings, as well as downed tree

SPC MD 475

MD 0475 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 129... FOR EASTERN IOWA INTO FAR NORTHWEST ILLINOIS AND SOUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN Mesoscale Discussion 0475NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0205 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026Areas affected...eastern Iowa into far northwest Illinois andsouthwestern WisconsinConcerning...Tornado Watch 129...Valid 171905Z - 172000ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 129 continues.SUMMARY...Tornado threat is increasing, with potential for a strongtornado.DISCUSSION...A pair

SPC MD 474

MD 0474 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN/CENTRAL GREAT PLAINS INTO THE MID-MISSOURI VALLEY Mesoscale Discussion 0474NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1242 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026Areas affected...portions of the southern/central Great Plains intothe mid-Missouri ValleyConcerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 171742Z - 172015ZProbability of Watch Issuance...95 percentSUMMARY...Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected to formalong/ahead of

Spring shocker: Cold snap to follow record heat across the East next week

A spring chill will return early next week, with some areas staying cooler through the end of April.It comes as several record high temperatures fell this week across the East, with many cities seeing their earliest 90 degree days in over a decade.RECORD-SETTING SPRING HEAT WAVE DRIVES TEMPERATURES INTO THE 90S ACROSS EASTERN USStarting Sunday, a strong cold front will start progressing toward the East Coast. As it moves through, it will bring a round of rain and, as temperatures drop, some snow

SPC MD 472

MD 0472 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF SOUTHERN MN INTO EXTREME NORTHWEST WI Mesoscale Discussion 0472NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0744 AM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026Areas affected...Parts of southern MN into extreme northwest WIConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 171244Z - 171415ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...A threat for isolated hail and locally strong to severegusts may develop through mid morning.DISCUSSION...Elevated

'Crisis mode:' Michigan and Wisconsin battle historic flooding with final shot of rain still ahead

CHEBOYGAN, Mich. — Dangerous flash flooding is unfolding across parts of Michigan and Wisconsin after days of heavy rain from severe storms and rapid snowmelt have pushed rivers into major flood stages and forced evacuations. Governors of both states declared states of emergency with a final shot of rain expected this weekend.Floodwaters have washed out roads and pushed dams and levees to the brink of failure after a widespread 3 to 5 inches of rain has fallen over the past five days from repeat

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 127 Status Reports

WW 0127 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 127THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0465..THORNTON..04/16/26ATTN...WFO...LZK...TSA...MEG...PAH...SGF...LSX...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 127 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARC005-009-015-021-023-029-031-033-037-045-047-049-055-063-065-067-071-075-083-087-089-093-101-105-111-115-121-127-129-131-135-137-141-143-145-147-149-162140-AR . ARKANSAS COU

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 127

WW 127 SEVERE TSTM AR IL KY MO 161900Z - 170200Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 127NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK200 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northern Arkansas Far Southern Illinois Extreme Western Kentucky Southern Missouri* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 200 PM until 900 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and

WATCH: Drone footage reveals jaw-dropping extent of flooding in Michigan

CHEBOYGAN, Mich. – Drone footage reveals the staggering extent of river flooding that has submerged entire neighborhoods in Cheboygan.Widespread record flooding has spiraled the state of Michigan into what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer described in a press conference as "crisis mode."MICHIGAN STATE OF EMERGENCY EXPANDED AS HEAVY RAIN AND RAPID SNOWMELT FUEL GREAT LAKES FLASH FLOODINGDangerous flash flooding has unfolded across the Great Lakes region after days of heavy rain from severe storms. Meanwhile

SPC MD 463

MD 0463 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL INTO EASTERN NEW YORK...AND SOUTHERN VERMONT Mesoscale Discussion 0463NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1236 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026Areas affected...portions of central into eastern New York...andsouthern VermontConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 161736Z - 161930ZProbability of Watch Issuance...60 percentSUMMARY...The risk for severe wind and hail should increase throughthe afternoon. A couple

7-month-old found dead inside hot car in Tennessee

PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. – Tragedy has unfolded in Tennessee after a 7-month-old was found dead in a car in Monterey on Wednesday. Officers from the Monterey Police Department were reportedly the first on the scene in response to an unresponsive infant inside a vehicle outside a library.According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, it is believed that the child may have been inside the smoldering vehicle for hours, noting that the engine was turned off and windows rolled up.Despite extensive life

Man dies after being struck by lightning in Wisconsin parking lot as severe storms roll through the region

WAUKESHA, Wis.– During thunderstorms on Wednesday night, a man was struck by lightning and died in Wisconsin. According to the Waukesha Police Department, first responders were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive man on the ground in front of a business. When they arrived, officers found a man in his 40s and began life-saving efforts.PHOTOS: FIREFIGHTERS RUSH TO RESCUE 3 FROM WISCONSIN HOME AMID RISING FLOODWATERSAt the time of the incident on Wednesday night, thunderstorms were in the are

Record heat fuels severe weather in Northeast with damaging winds, hail targeting millions on Thursday

Severe weather is set to continue on Thursday as record warmth grips the Northeast, creating conditions favorable for yet another round of damaging winds and large hail—even an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. NEXT STORM TARGETS MILLIONS ACROSS CENTRAL US WITH STRONG TORNADOES, 'MONSTER' HAIL FRIDAYThat moist and unstable air mass, combined with a fast-moving system, will trigger storms across parts of the Northeast extending further south into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys.Some maj

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 126 Status Reports

WW 0126 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 126SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 30 NW HOT TO15 NW RUE TO 30 SW HRO.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0461..THOMPSON..04/16/26ATTN...WFO...LZK...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 126 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARC029-101-105-115-129-141-149-160540-AR . ARKANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARECONWAY NEWTON PERRY POPE SEARCY VAN BUR

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 126

WW 126 SEVERE TSTM AR 160305Z - 160700Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 126NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1005 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northern Arkansas* Effective this Wednesday night and Thursday morning from 1005 PM until 200 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in d

SPC MD 456

MD 0456 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 122... FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN MISSOURI INTO CENTRAL AND EASTERN IOWA INTO FAR WESTERN ILLINOIS Mesoscale Discussion 0456NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0615 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026Areas affected...portions of central and northern Missouri intocentral and eastern Iowa into far western IllinoisConcerning...Tornado Watch 122...Valid 152315Z - 160115ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 122 continues.SUMMARY...The severe risk continues

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 120 Status Reports

WW 0120 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 120SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 30 S FDY TO40 N MFD TO 35 ESE MTC...LYONS..04/15/26ATTN...WFO...DTX...IWX...CLE...PBZ...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 120 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS OHC005-007-029-033-035-043-055-075-077-083-085-093-099-101-103-117-133-139-151-153-155-169-152340-OH . OHIO COUNTIES INCLUDED AREASHLAND ASHTABULA COLUMBIANA CRAWFORD CUYAHOGA

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 123

WW 123 SEVERE TSTM TX 152145Z - 160300Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 123NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK445 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Western North Texas* Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 445 PM until 1000 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible S