TONGA — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Hihifo, Tonga, south of Samoa, at a depth of approximately 116 kilometers, according to seismic data. The quake occurred about 17 kilometers west-southwest of Hihifo and was recorded at intermediate depth beneath the Pacific plate boundary — an area well known for frequent seismic activity along the…
ILLINOIS — A potentially dangerous severe weather setup is taking shape for Tuesday across Illinois, eastern Missouri, and western Indiana, where forecasters warn that all severe hazards could be on the table. The Storm Prediction Center’s Day 3 outlook places a broad swath of the Midwest under a severe risk area, with an enhanced risk…
DEEP SOUTH — Severe weather is set to return Tuesday across portions of Mississippi, Alabama, and western Georgia, with forecasters highlighting a conditional but potentially impactful afternoon and early evening threat. The latest outlook places a focused area of concern from central and southern Mississippi eastward through central Alabama and into parts of western Georgia….
ALABAMA — Rain is already falling across much of the state early this morning, with a more organized line of thunderstorms pushing through the far southern counties and into the Florida Panhandle. Radar imagery shows widespread showers covering central and northern Alabama, including areas near Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Huntsville, and Gadsden, while heavier thunderstorms remain…
UNITED STATES — A powerful midweek storm system is set to deliver one of the most dramatic temperature swings of the season, taking parts of the country from springlike warmth in the 70s to wind chills in the low 20s within just 36 hours. The setup begins Tuesday with unseasonably warm air surging northward across…
OKLAHOMA — Supercells are rapidly developing across Southern Oklahoma this afternoon, with storms intensifying near Pauls Valley, Wynnewood, Chickasaw Nation, and Sulphur. Radar imagery shows multiple rotating cells producing strong reflectivity cores, a clear indication that large hail is currently the primary hazard. However, forecasters warn that the tornado threat is expected to increase over…
OHIO VALLEY — Enjoy the summer preview while it lasts. Much of Ohio and western Pennsylvania is waking up to May-like warmth, with temperatures surging toward record highs before a strong line of showers and thunderstorms sweeps through later today. Forecasters say this morning’s warmth will be short-lived as a well-defined band of storms pushes…
UNITED STATES — A sweeping severe weather setup is unfolding today across a massive portion of the central and eastern United States, placing more than 90 million people under some level of severe storm risk. The Storm Prediction Center’s outlook highlights a broad corridor stretching from South Texas and the Gulf Coast north and east…
KENTUCKY — A line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to sweep across the state mid to late tomorrow morning, moving steadily from west to east. High-resolution forecast guidance shows a well-organized band of storms pushing in from western Kentucky and advancing across central portions of the state before exiting into eastern Kentucky early in…
OHIO VALLEY — A springtime warm front is once again raising concerns across the Eastern Great Lakes and Upper Ohio Valley, with meteorologists highlighting an increased tornado risk across Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Western New York. While forecasters stress that this setup is very unlikely to repeat the magnitude of previous severe events, the…