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SPC MD 1208

MD 1208 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA Mesoscale Discussion 1208NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1016 AM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026Areas affected...parts of central NebraskaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 201516Z - 201715ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...A couple of strong storms with potential to produce severehail are ongoing, but may not persist beyond another hour or so. Trends are being monitored, though.

Summer bummer: Rain to impact millions in the Northeast right as official start to summer begins

If you were hoping for nice summer beach weather to start the season, you may have to wait a bit longer.After a wet spring in the East, summer is starting off the same way. The season officially starts Sunday morning, and rain is back in the forecast Monday through midweek.HOW HIGH PRESSURE AND LOW PRESSURE DRIVE THE WEATHERStarting Sunday through Monday, the low pressure system and cold front responsible for severe weather in the Plains will track eastward, bringing heavy rain to the Midwest an

SPC MD 1203

MD 1203 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR CENTRAL COLORADO INTO NORTH-CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO Mesoscale Discussion 1203NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0243 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026Areas affected...central Colorado into north-central and northeastNew MexicoConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 191943Z - 192215ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Isolated severe storms capable of large hail and locallysevere wind gusts appear possible

SPC MD 1205

MD 1205 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 355... FOR CENTRAL MINNESOTA INTO WEST-CENTRAL WISCONSIN Mesoscale Discussion 1205NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0356 PM CDT Fri Jun 19 2026Areas affected...central Minnesota into west-central WisconsinConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 355...Valid 192056Z - 192300ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 355continues.SUMMARY...Large hail up to golf-ball size and damaging wind gustswill remain the primary hazards as sto

Drone video captures double-stack train cars toppled over after destructive winds tore through Illinois

MONMOUTH, IL. – Ferocious straight-line winds unleashed by severe storms were strong enough to derail multiple train cars in western Illinois this week, creating a dramatic scene more commonly associated with a tornado's aftermath.Straight-line winds of hurricane strength from 80 to 100 mph blasted through Warren County, sending multiple double-stack train cars crashing down into a field in Ormonde, Illinois.While the scene may appear to be the aftermath of a tornado at first glance, a National

See It: Massive wave crashes over condo in Hawaii amid powerful swells, stripping shingles from the roof

KEAUHOU, Hawaii — A towering wave driven by powerful south swells surged over the oceanfront condos at the Keauhou-Kona Surf and Racquet Club on Sunday, tearing shingles from the roof as people nearby watched in awe.The National Weather Service (NWS) had initially issued a High Surf Advisory, which was later upgraded to a High Surf Warning as large waves began washing over shorelines.MAGNITUDE 4.6 EARTHQUAKE RATTLES THE BIG ISLAND IN HAWAII AS PART OF SWARM OF QUAKES RATTLING THE REGIONOfficials

Alert: Significant EF3 Tornado Threat for Indiana and Illinois

The NOAA Storm Prediction Center has raised a severe weather alert to a Level 4 out of 5 for select areas in Indiana and Illinois, including Indianapolis. This warning highlights the risk of hazardous supercell thunderstorms capable of spawning EF3 tornadoes or stronger. A wider severe weather event is impacting regions from Missouri to Ohio, classified under a Level 3 risk, threatening millions of residents with potentially harmful storms. Assessment teams from the National Weather Service are

SPC MD 1192

MD 1192 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 354... FOR SOUTHERN/EASTERN GA AND ADJACENT PARTS OF THE FL PANHANDLE AND WESTERN SC Mesoscale Discussion 1192NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0816 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026Areas affected...Southern/eastern GA and adjacent parts of the FLPanhandle and western SCConcerning...Tornado Watch 354...Valid 190116Z - 190315ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 354 continues.SUMMARY...Some threat for damaging winds and brief tornadoes maycontinue into the l

SPC MD 1188

MD 1188 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 353... FOR PORTIONS OF NEW ENGLAND Mesoscale Discussion 1188NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0306 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026Areas affected...portions of New EnglandConcerning...Tornado Watch 353...Valid 182006Z - 182130ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 353 continues.SUMMARY...Thunderstorms to continue eastward for the next couple ofhours. Threat for damaging wind and isolated tornadoes willcontinue.DISCUSSION...A line of thunderstorms continues

SPC MD 1187

MD 1187 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE SOUTH-CENTRAL GREAT PLAINS Mesoscale Discussion 1187NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0251 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026Areas affected...portions of the south-central Great PlainsConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 181951Z - 182115ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...An isolated threat for large hail and gusty winds maypersist for another couple of hours before diminishing later thisaftern

Road worker killed in Mississippi while assisting in storm cleanup efforts

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mississippi - A road cleanup crew member was killed in Mississippi during storm recovery efforts after severe weather and dangerous flooding triggered by the remnants of former Tropical Storm Arthur swept across the region.Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced the incident occurred in Franklin County, where the employee was killed while assisting with storm cleanup operations.LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING FUELED BY DAYS OF HEAVY RAIN SLAMS MULTIPLE STATES AS ARTHUR SWEEPS

SPC Tornado Watch 353

WW 353 TORNADO CT MA ME NH CW 181740Z - 182300Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 353NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK140 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Northern Connecticut Central Massachusetts Western Maine New Hampshire Coastal Waters* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 140 PM until 700 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered damagi

Possible human remains found after resident refused to evacuate during wildfire that destroyed 12 homes

SPOKANE, WA. – A fire engulfed 12 homes in Spokane, Washington, triggering dozens of evacuations near the impacted area, and when one resident refused to follow evacuation orders, authorities later discovered possible human remains at the home.Coined the Upriver Fire, the blaze began on June 16 in Spokane County, and has since burned over 200 acres and destroyed 12 homes, triggering numerous Level 3 evacuations in the area near Upriver Drive, north of the Spokane River.According to the Spokane C

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 350

WW 350 SEVERE TSTM VA WV 181110Z - 181600Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 350NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK710 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Western Virginia Eastern West Virginia* Effective this Thursday morning from 710 AM until NOON EDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in dia

SPC Tornado Watch 351 Status Reports

WW 0351 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0351.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0351_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0351 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0351 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0351.html">Read more</a>

SPC Tornado Watch 351

WW 351 TORNADO AL FL LA MS CW 181255Z - 182200Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 351NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK755 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Southern Alabama Western Florida Panhandle Southeast Louisiana Southeast Mississippi Coastal Waters* Effective this Thursday morning and afternoon from 755 AM until 500 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... Several tornadoes likely Isola

Arthur’s remnants eye East Coast revival as historic flooding ravages the Gulf Coast

Just 12 hours after forming, a short-lived Tropical Storm Arthur degenerated into a remnant low on Wednesday, but models warn its lingering moisture could still trigger redevelopment along the East Coast.LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING AND DAMAGING WINDS SLAM THE GULF COAST AS ARTHUR PACKS A PUNCHThe storm has already battered the Gulf Coast with dangerous flooding and harsh wind gusts topping 50 mph at times throughout parts of Texas.While all coastal watches and warnings have been discontinued, the

SPC MD 1176

MD 1176 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 348... FOR SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI Mesoscale Discussion 1176NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0204 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026Areas affected...Southern portions of Louisiana and MississippiConcerning...Tornado Watch 348...Valid 180704Z - 180900ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 348 continues.SUMMARY...The potential for tornadoes will continue to focusprimarily across southeast Louisiana near/to the south of I-12/I-10over the

SPC MD 1177

MD 1177 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 347... FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA...FAR SOUTHERN OHIO...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY Mesoscale Discussion 1177NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0229 AM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026Areas affected...Southern Indiana...Far Southern Ohio...Northern andCentral KentuckyConcerning...Tornado Watch 347...Valid 180729Z - 180900ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 347 continues.SUMMARY...A threat for isolated severe wind gusts and a tornado riskwill continue over at lea

Additional rounds of severe storms to bring heavy rain, flash flood threats to Central Plains, Midwest

The risk of severe storms and flash flooding returns this weekend, targeting the Central Plains before spreading into the Midwest and East early next week as another storm system moves through.Thunderstorms are expected to develop Saturday afternoon across Nebraska and Kansas, before tracking east across the Midwest and into the East by Sunday and Monday, bringing widespread rainfall of 2 to 3 inches.POWERFUL TORNADOES, DESTRUCTIVE WINDS BRING WIDESPREAD DEVASTATION TO SEVERAL MIDWEST COMMUNITIE

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