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SPC MD 544

MD 0544 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 147... FOR SOUTHERN ARKANSAS AND NORTHERN LOUISIANA Mesoscale Discussion 0544NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0131 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026Areas affected...Southern Arkansas and northern LouisianaConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 147...Valid 260631Z - 260800ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 147continues.SUMMARY...Earlier supercells have grown upscale into a linear/bowingcluster with continued wind damage and isolat

SPC Tornado Watch 148 Status Reports

WW 0148 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 148SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 20 E CRS TO30 NNW CRS TO 30 NE DAL TO 30 SSW ADM...THOMPSON..04/26/26ATTN...WFO...FWD...STATUS REPORT FOR WT 148 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS TXC085-097-119-147-181-213-223-231-257-277-379-397-467-260840-TX . TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARECOLLIN COOKE DELTA FANNIN GRAYSON HENDERSON HOPKINS

SPC MD 537

MD 0537 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 143... FOR FAR SOUTHERN KANSAS INTO NORTHWEST OKLAHOMA Mesoscale Discussion 0537NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0805 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026Areas affected...Far southern Kansas into northwest OklahomaConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 143...Valid 260105Z - 260230ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 143continues.SUMMARY...The near-term severe threat appears to be diminishingacross far southern Kansas and northwest Okl

SPC Tornado Watch 144

WW 144 TORNADO OK TX 252050Z - 260400Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 144NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK350 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Southern and Central Oklahoma North Texas* Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 350 PM until 1100 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Widespread large hail and isolated

SPC MD 527

MD 0527 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SOUTHEASTERN NEBRASKA AND FAR NORTHERN KANSAS Mesoscale Discussion 0527NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0101 PM CDT Sat Apr 25 2026Areas affected...Southeastern Nebraska and far northern KansasConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 251801Z - 252000ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will continue tomove east-northeastward across southern and southeastern NE

Severe weather outbreak brewing with potential strong, long track tornadoes targeting millions in Midwest

More than 50 million Americans across the Midwest and Mississippi Valley are in the threat zone for a brewing severe weather outbreak expected to develop on Monday, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.This comes after days of severe weather impacted the South and central U.S., resulting in numerous tornadoes, giant hail, and vicious winds.LEVEL 4/5 RISK: GIANT HAIL, STRONG TORNADOES TARGET PLAINS AGAIN AS DANGEROUS SEVERE STORMS FIRE UPOne confirmed, monstrous EF-4 t

Deadly wildfires rage across Georgia and Florida fueled by dry conditions and historic drought

NAHUNTA, Ga. — Historic drought has created dangerous and challenging conditions for firefighters battling massive deadly wildfires across Georgia and Florida this week, with a little relief potentially on the way in the form of thunderstorms.WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A 'CONTROLLED' FIRE AND A 'CONTAINED' FIRE?One of two major Georgia wildfires jumped a containment line Friday, as the community north of Jacksonville mourned Hilliard, Florida, firefighter, James "Kevin" Crews, who was killed

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 142 Status Reports

WW 0142 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 142SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 40 NW TYR TO10 WNW GGG TO 15 WSW SHV TO 25 WSW MLU.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0525..THOMPSON..04/25/26ATTN...WFO...SHV...FWD...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 142 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS LAC013-031-043-049-069-081-085-127-250640-LA . LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED AREBIENVILLE DE SOTO GRANT JACKSON

SPC MD 521

MD 0521 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 141... FOR FROM SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA INTO THE ARKLATEX AREA Mesoscale Discussion 0521NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0530 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026Areas affected...from southeast Oklahoma into the ArkLaTex areaConcerning...Tornado Watch 141...Valid 242230Z - 250100ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 141 continues.SUMMARY...A narrow corridor of tornado risk is evident oversoutheast Oklahoma, with threat expanding southeastward toward theArkLaTex th

SPC MD 522

MD 0522 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN NEBRASKA Mesoscale Discussion 0522NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0601 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026Areas affected...Portions of western NebraskaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 242301Z - 250100ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Isolated thunderstorms may be capable of producingsporadic strong to severe downburst winds over the next couple ofhours.DISCUSSION...Latest lightning d

Weekend severe storms target 55M in the South, Central US with damaging hail, wind and possible tornadoes

Millions of Americans are expected to be under a multi-day severe storm threat across the South and Central U.S. through the weekend, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds and the potential for dangerous tornadoes. Starting on Saturday, an upper-level low is expected to hover over southern Canada, continuing to anchor a large-scale dip in the jet stream across the Western and Central U.S. More than 20 million across 7 states could be affected.According to the FOX Forecast Center, an

SPC MD 516

MD 0516 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR SOUTH-CENTRAL OKLAHOMA Mesoscale Discussion 0516NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1150 AM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026Areas affected...South-central OklahomaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 241650Z - 241845ZProbability of Watch Issuance...80 percentSUMMARY...Supercells capable of large/very-large hail and a coupleof tornadoes will be possible this afternoon. A watch is likely, buttiming remains uncertain. Convective trends

Volunteer firefighter dies while fighting large wildfire in Florida

HILLIARD, Fla. – Tragedy has unfolded in Florida as raging wildfires have claimed the life of a brave first responder while in the line of duty on Thursday.Volunteer firefighter James "Kevin" Crews was dispatched for brushfire operations regarding an outbreak in Nassau County, Florida, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.After responding to the fire, other first responders attempted life-saving measures to help Crews after experiencing a medical emergency, and then he was transported

Northeast to see soggy weekend as much-needed rain helps ease drought conditions

Much-needed rain is set to drench the Northeast this weekend, bringing downpours for New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, helping ease some of the drought conditions across some of the region. As we move into the weekend, an area of low pressure will move across the southern Great Lakes and progress eastward toward the Northeast. RELENTLESS ALLERGY SYMPTOMS ARE HERE TO STAY DUE TO LONG-LASTING SPRING IN THE USA stationary front will extend from this low, acting as a focal point where rain and

See it: Destructive tornadoes rip across northern Oklahoma, leaving widespread damage in their path

ENID, Okla.– In the hours after a violent tornado ripped through northern Oklahoma, photos and videos are showing the damage to homes, cars and more across the area. A large and powerful tornado blasted through Enid, Oklahoma on Thursday night, causing extensive damage to the city. At 8:22 p.m. CDT, the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, issued a Tornado Emergency for Southeast Enid as a "confirmed large and destructive tornado" was located near Vance Air Force Base. PHOTOS: VIOLENT T

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 138 Status Reports

WW 0138 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 138SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 30 NNE CNUTO 30 S OJC TO 10 ESE MKC TO 35 NNW SZL TO 10 SSW CDJ TO 20 N CDJTO 35 NW IRK TO 15 NNW OTM TO 40 W CID TO 30 NNW CID...JEWELL..04/24/26ATTN...WFO...DMX...ARX...EAX...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 138 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IAC007-051-123-135-157-179-240440-IA . IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREAPPANOOSE DAVIS MAHASKA MONROE

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 138

WW 138 SEVERE TSTM IA KS MO 232255Z - 240500Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 138NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK555 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Central Iowa Northeast Kansas Northwest Missouri* Effective this Thursday afternoon from 555 PM until Midnight CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely Scattered large hail and

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 140

WW 140 SEVERE TSTM AR KS MO OK 240250Z - 240900Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 140NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK950 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northwest Arkansas Southeast Kansas Southwest Missouri Northeast Oklahoma* Effective this Thursday night and Friday morning from 950 PM until 400 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 139 Status Reports

WW 0139 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0139.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0139_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0139 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0139 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0139.html">Read more</a>

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 139

WW 139 SEVERE TSTM IA MO 240200Z - 240500Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 139NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK900 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southeast Iowa Northeast Missouri* Effective this Thursday night from 900 PM until Midnight CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in di

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