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Strong storms slam the Southern Plains as flooding threat continues in the South

The return of an active weather pattern kicks off with a significant threat of severe weather and flooding in the South from now through Tuesday.An area of low pressure intensified as it tracked into the Central Plains Saturday afternoon, bolstered by an intensifying low-level jet and an ejecting upper-level shortwave trough.HOW HIGH PRESSURE AND LOW PRESSURE DRIVE THE WEATHERA cold front drapes southward from this low through Kansas and Texas, while a warm front extends north into the Great Lak

SPC MD 1134

MD 1134 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 329...331... FOR SOUTHEAST KANSAS AND SOUTHWEST MISSOURI Mesoscale Discussion 1134NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1004 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026Areas affected...Southeast Kansas and Southwest MissouriConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 329...331...Valid 140304Z - 140500ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 329, 331continues.SUMMARY...Damaging winds will be possible for the next few hours asstorms move across southeast KS

SPC Tornado Watch 327

WW 327 TORNADO KS MO 131930Z - 140400Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 327NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK230 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Central into Northeast Kansas Far Northwest Missouri* Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 230 PM until 1100 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gu

SPC MD 1121

MD 1121 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PORTIONS OF THE MID-MISSISSIPPI AND LOWER OHIO VALLEYS Mesoscale Discussion 1121NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1240 PM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026Areas affected...portions of the mid-Mississippi and lower OhioValleysConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 131740Z - 131915ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...An ongoing convective cluster in southern Missouri hasexhibited some intensification over the past h

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 326

WW 326 SEVERE TSTM IA MO 131405Z - 132000Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 326NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK905 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of South-Central Iowa North-Central Missouri* Effective this Saturday morning and afternoon from 905 AM until 300 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail eve

2 rescued, fisherman still missing after getting trapped in rising water at Connecticut beach

FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Two people, including a fisherman, have been rescued, and crews are looking to locate another that was trapped on a reef when water started to rise at a Connecticut beach.The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a call for help after getting a report that two fishermen were in distress off the reef at Penfield Beach. It happened around 7 a.m. on Saturday.EXPERTS SAY MILLIONS OF SPOTTED LANTERNFLIES COULD PLAGUE NEW YORK CITY THIS YEARInvestigators said that while the two fis

Over 100 people suffer from heat exhaustion during FIFA Fan Festival on opening day

HOUSTON, Texas - Over 100 people suffered heat-related illnesses on opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at a fan festival in Texas on Thursday.The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management said more than 30,000 people attended the event and of that, 110 medical incidents were reported.HERE'S HOW WEATHER WILL IMPACT THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUPOf those incidents, 85 people were treated at the onsite cooling center and returned to the festivities.City officials said 27 people were treated in th

Over 50 million at risk for severe storms Sunday after days of heat-fueled Northeast weather

The Northeast remains under the threat of severe weather on Sunday, on the heels of the Thursday and Friday severe weather events that were fueled by near-record heat, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s from the Carolinas to New York City.DANGEROUS SEVERE WEATHER TARGETS MILLIONS ACROSS THE PLAINS, MIDWEST WITH DAMAGING WINDS, HAILWhile Thursday's storms knocked out power to 61,000 customers in Western Pennsylvania, across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, severe weather threatened more than 7

SPC MD 1117

MD 1117 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEBRASKA Mesoscale Discussion 1117NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0330 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026Areas affected...Central and Eastern NebraskaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 130830Z - 131100ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...A threat for large hail is expected to develop acrossparts of central and eastern Nebraska over the next couple of hours.Weather watch issuance may be

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 325

WW 325 SEVERE TSTM IA NE 130945Z - 131600Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 325NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK445 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Western Iowa Central and Eastern Nebraska* Effective this Saturday morning from 445 AM until 1100 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter p

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 321 Status Reports

WW 0321 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 321SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 50 SSW PSKTO 25 E LYH TO 20 SW DCA TO 5 ESE DCA TO 10 WSW BWI TO 25 W DOV.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 1112..CHALMERS..06/13/26ATTN...WFO...LWX...RNK...AKQ...RLX...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 321 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS MDC003-009-017-033-037-130140-MD . MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED AREANNE ARUNDEL CALVERT CHARLES

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 321

WW 321 SEVERE TSTM DC MD VA WV CW 121845Z - 130100Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 321NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK245 PM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of District Of Columbia Maryland Virginia Eastern West Virginia Coastal Waters* Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 245 PM until 900 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 323

WW 323 SEVERE TSTM CO KS NM OK TX 122240Z - 130600Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 323NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK540 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southeast Colorado Southwest and South-Central Kansas Northeast New Mexico Northwest Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Panhandle The Northern Texas Panhandle* Effective this Friday afternoon and Saturday morning from 5

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 323 Status Reports

WW 0323 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0323.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0323_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0323 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0323 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0323.html">Read more</a>

At least 1 dead and several injured after severe weather prompts outdoor tent failure at Virginia church

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Severe weather caused an outdoor tent failure at a Virginia church service on Friday evening, resulting in 1 death and several injuries. Damaging winds caused the tent to collapse during a service at EastLake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia, on Friday. "First responders are on site providing care to those in need. We would appreciate your prayers and your patience as we navigate this situation," the church said in a post on Facebook.According to storm reports from the

Search for missing mariner off Maryland coast underway after boat found unmanned

OCEAN CITY, MD — Coast Guard crews continue searching for a missing boater after a vessel was located off the coast of Maryland with no one on board Thursday.The extensive search effort, involving numerous Coast Guard air and boat crews from across the Northeast as well as local first responders, began Thursday after watchstanders at Sector Maryland-National Capital Region were notified of a missing person by local law enforcement. The missing person, known to frequent fishing areas offshore of

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes Western Nevada, same area recently struck by swarm of quakes

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck western Nevada just after 5 a.m. local time, centered roughly 12 miles east-southeast of the community of Silver Springs, roughly 40 miles east of Carson City.According to the USGS, the quake was felt as far as Reno.SERIES OF EARTHQUAKES, INCLUDING A MAGNITUDE 4.9 QUAKE, RATTLE WESTERN NEVADAThere were no immediate reports of damage, but Lyon County officials asked people to inspect their homes for damage or gas leaks.This is the latest in

Widespread destruction: Tornadoes cause catastrophic damage in Illinois and Indiana communities

STREATON, Illinois — Serious damage has been reported across the Midwest after destructive storms slammed the area, causing numerous tornadoes that devastated communities in Illinois and Indiana.Debris balls on radar appeared to indicate rotation in several towns across Illinois, including Streator, St. John, Hobart, Merrillville, Hebron, Boone/Kouts and the Wabash/Largo area.Severe storms moved through Chicago and other parts of the Midwest, causing damage from tornadoes and strong winds on Thu

SPC MD 1097

MD 1097 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 313... FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL INTO NORTHEAST ILLINOIS Mesoscale Discussion 1097NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0513 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026Areas affected...portions of central into northeast IllinoisConcerning...Tornado Watch 313...Valid 112213Z - 112315ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 313 continues.SUMMARY...A strong tornado is likely ongoing across Woodford County,Illinois. The strong tornado threat from this storm is expected tocontinue

1 person dead and another in critical condition after being swept into the ocean in California

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. - One person is dead and another remains in critical condition after being swept into the ocean Wednesday at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County, California.KAYAKER FOUND DEAD IN LAKE IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKMultiple law enforcement agencies responded to the beach to rescue the two individuals."Both of these patients, we believe, were originally sleeping right at the keyhole, which is an area that we're finding catches people unaware," Santa Cruz County Volunteer