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SPC MD 637

MD 0637 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI INTO ILLINOIS Mesoscale Discussion 0637NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0849 PM CDT Sun May 03 2026Areas affected...portions of western and central Missouri intoIllinoisConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 040149Z - 040345ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Isolated to scattered high-based storms are expected todevelop this evening across parts of MO and I

Experts confirm this hailstone broke the record as the biggest in Texas history

NOAA’s State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) confirmed a hailstone that fell in the Texas panhandle during a June 2024 severe weather event was the largest in the state’s history.'MONSTER'-SIZED HAILSTONE COULD SHATTER TEXAS RECORD, NEAR WORLD RECORDIn a report, the committee determined that the hailstone, also known as the Virgo Park hailstone, measured 7.1 inches in diameter, breaking the previous Texas record of 6.5 inches.The record-breaking hailstone came from a supercell thunderstorm tha

Record-breaking May heat surge to scorch Pacific Northwest as heat advisories are issued

Building high pressure across the Pacific Northwest is fueling a potential heat surge from Seattle to Portland—an event rarely seen this early in May.DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAIL AND TORNADOES POSSIBLE AS SEVERE STORMS RELOAD ACROSS MIDWEST, SOUTH TO START MAYThe surge of heat will push temperatures into the mid-90s in some locations, running 20 to 25 degrees above average for this time of year.Sunday's potentially record-breaking temperatures will surge from Portland to Seattle.HOW TO WATCH FOX W

Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes possible as severe storms reload across Midwest, South to start May

Severe storms are reloading across the central U.S. this week, ushering in an active start to May.After a volatile April, an unsettled pattern is taking shape across the Midwest and South, with multiple rounds of storms expected. By midweek, millions could face threats ranging from damaging winds and large hail to tornadoes and flash flooding.Many of the same areas that were hit hard last month will be in the renewed threat zone, such as portions of Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas t

SPC MD 636

MD 0636 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 183... FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH AND CENTRAL FLORIDA Mesoscale Discussion 0636NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1257 PM CDT Sat May 02 2026Areas affected...portions of North and Central FloridaConcerning...Tornado Watch 183...Valid 021757Z - 021930ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 183 continues.SUMMARY...The potential for severe/damaging wind gusts and a coupleof tornadoes continues across Tornado Watch 183.DISCUSSION...A band of thunderstorms al

Search for woman swept away by waters in Houston suspended after no luck, officials say

HOUSTON– The search for a woman who was reportedly swept away in fast-moving waters in Houston, has been suspended. Officals told FOX 26 Houston that they searched for a woman swept into waters near Brays Bayou for several hours. Multiple witnesses reported seeing the woman being pulled through the fast-moving waters, FOX 26 Houston reported. 1 DEAD IN SAN ANTONIO AS ROUNDS OF HEAVY RAIN RAISED DANGEROUS FLOODING CONCERNS ACROSS TEXAS, GULF COASTOfficials said a drone and dive team were part of

Kentucky Derby Forecast: Slight chill will have low impact at Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Year after year, the eyes of the world turn to Louisville, Kentucky, for the annual running of the world's most famous horse race: The Kentucky Derby.Known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," the Kentucky Derby isn’t just about the race—it’s a full-on spectacle at Churchill Downs – and weather plays a major role year after year.For racers, bettors, and spectators alike, luck is already on their side this year before a single horse even breaks from the gate.The FO

SPC MD 632

MD 0632 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SOUTH-CENTRAL TEXAS TO UPPER TEXAS COAST Mesoscale Discussion 0632NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1049 AM CDT Fri May 01 2026Areas affected...south-central Texas to upper Texas CoastConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 011549Z - 011745ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Isolated occurrences of marginally severe hail (1.0-1.5"in diameter) will be possible with training, elevated thunderstormsfrom

One dead in San Antonio as rounds of heavy rain raise dangerous flooding concerns across Texas, Gulf Coast

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – San Antonio police say a man died early Friday after being found in high water near an intersection by San Pedro Creek. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene after being pulled ashore, according to the San Antonio Police Department. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. FLORIDA BRACES FOR SEVERE STORMS WITH DAMAGING WINDS, POTENTIAL TORNADO THREATThis comes as more rain is on the way in Texas, spreading along the Gulf Coast and extending flooding con

See it: Husky rescued from 113-degree car after 2 hours in the scorching Houston heat

HOUSTON, Texas – A dog trapped in a 113-degree car struggling for air through a barely cracked window in the blazing Texas sun was saved by police officers in Houston on April 28.SEE IT: A PIECE OF CHEESE PROVES VITAL FOR THE RESCUE OF A DOG ON A FROZEN LAKE IN NEW YORKAfter spending two hours in a scorching hot sedan, officers from the Harris County Constable Precinct 1 rescued a Husky-mix named Odin from the parked car on La Branch Avenue.Heartbreaking body-camera footage captures Odin clawing

El Niño expected to drive Atlantic storm activity as countdown to hurricane season begins

The countdown is on — coastal communities from the Gulf across the entire Eastern Seaboard are making final preparations for the start of Atlantic hurricane season — now just one month away.WARM WATERS AND POTENTIAL SUPER EL NIÑO COULD 'SUPERCHARGE' START TO EASTERN PACIFIC HURRICANE SEASONA developing El Niño is expected to fully take hold this summer and dominate both the Atlantic and the Pacific basins — suppressing potential tropical development in the Atlantic, while supercharging storms in

Florida braces for severe storms bringing damaging winds, isolated tornado threat to kick off the weekend

The Sunshine State is kicking off the first weekend of May with a round of severe storms on Saturday, which bring the risk of strong, damaging winds and an isolated tornado.A strong cold front is set to sweep through Florida on Saturday. Ahead of the front, a surge of deep tropical moisture and robust atmospheric energy will set the stage for storm development.MAY SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK: PATTERN SHIFT SUGGESTS QUIETER MONTH AFTER APRIL’S STRETCH OF DESTRUCTIVE STORMSThe FOX Forecast Center said

Coastal storm to swipe Northeast, New England this weekend amid unseasonable cooldown

A coastal storm is expected to deliver a glancing blow to the Northeastern part of the Interstate 95 corridor but will certainly cloud the first half of the weekend for millions.MAY SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK: PATTERN SHIFT SUGGESTS QUIETER MONTH AFTER APRIL’S STRETCH OF DESTRUCTIVE STORMSAhead of the storm, another round of rain will punctuate what's been a soggy workweek for the region, as it moves through the Ohio Valley and western New York into the Northeast and New England through the day and

Series of earthquakes, including a Magnitude 4.9 quake, rattle western Nevada

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — A series of earthquakes shook western Nevada early Friday. At least four quakes were centered roughly 10 miles southeast of Silver Springs, Nevada, headlined by a magnitude 4.9 quake that happened just after 1 a.m. local time.MAGNITUDE 4.4 IS LATEST IN SERIES OF EARTHQUAKES TO HIT NEVADAThe USGS has recorded at least three other quakes in the immediate vicinity within 24 hours, including a magnitude 4.1 jolt that struck shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday.ONE OF THE MOST DANGERO

SPC MD 630

MD 0630 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN AND SOUTH-CENTRAL TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0630NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0823 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026Areas affected...portions of southwestern and south-central TexasConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 010123Z - 010400ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...A localized wind and large hail threat will be possiblethrough late this evening as supercells move out of Mexi

SPC MD 629

MD 0629 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR TEXAS BIG BEND INTO CONCHO VALLEY AND EDWARDS PLATEAU Mesoscale Discussion 0629NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0347 PM CDT Thu Apr 30 2026Areas affected...Texas Big Bend into Concho Valley and EdwardsPlateauConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 302047Z - 302245ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Isolated occurrences of large hail are possible thisafternoon into early evening. A WW is not currentl

Zoo animal killed after dangerous hailstorm batters Missouri, causing statewide damage

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri - An emu was killed after large, softball-sized hail slammed a Missouri zoo during a severe weather event Tuesday morning.The 21-year-old emu was at Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, MO, when a dangerous hailstorm struck the area, killing the animal.TEXAS CITY DEVASTATED BY TORNADO DAMAGE AS MULTI-DAY SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK TAKES AIM AT MILLIONSA male rhea, a bird similar to an ostrich, was also injured, and the zoo sustained significant damage.According to a social media

Camp Mystic will not reopen in 2026 following deadly July 4 flooding in Texas

KERR COUNTY, Texas– Camp Mystic, the all-girls Christian summer camp where 28 people died during catastrophic flooding last July, will not reopen for the 2026 season.The summer camp withdrew its camp license application for the 2026 summer season amid an ongoing investigation into the handling of catastrophic flooding last year on Thursday.CAMP COUNSELORS, NEIGHBORS DISPLAY 'SELFLESS COURAGE' DURING DEADLY TEXAS FLOODING"No administrative process or summer season should move forward while famili

How many record-breaking temperatures will these major cities out West see by the end of May?

May is typically when the Southwest starts to heat up—but sometimes, that heat arrives a little earlier and a little stronger than usual.Just recently in March, major cities across the West broke temperature records as a massive heat wave gripped the region.Both Phoenix and Tucson saw record highs above 100 degrees, while Las Vegas set records with temperatures in the upper 90s.While March brought the heat, May tends to heat up even more as summer approaches—but temperatures at or above 110 degr

Warm waters and potential Super El Niño could 'supercharge' start to Eastern Pacific hurricane season

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has highlighted an area off the southern coast of Mexico for potential tropical development, with a little more than two weeks before the start of hurricane season in the Eastern Pacific.This comes with the El Niño climate pattern forecast to develop sometime this summer, which is expected to increase the number of named storms in the basin.EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: EL NIÑO LIKELY TO BOOST HURRICANE ACTIVITY IN EASTERN PACIFIC THIS SUMMERThe CPC said a tropical s