IOWA AND NORTHERN ILLINOIS — A distinct severe weather setup is unfolding across the region, where storms developing north of a warm front are expected to produce primarily hail rather than tornadoes, especially across northern Iowa into parts of northern Illinois. Elevated Storms Develop North of Warm Front The key feature driving this setup is…
ILLINOIS — A rapidly evolving severe weather setup has shifted focus into western Illinois, where the tornado risk has increased significantly and is now expected to be one of the highest threat zones in the country today. Tornado Risk Expands Across Western Illinois Earlier outlooks did not strongly highlight this region, but updated data now…
KANSAS, MISSOURI AND IOWA — A focused severe weather setup is expected to unfold this afternoon and evening, with a corridor along and east of Interstate 35 from Kansas City into southern Iowa emerging as a key zone for storm development and intensification. Early Storm Development Targets I-35 Corridor High-resolution forecast data indicates that storms…
ARKANSAS — Drought conditions have rapidly intensified across the state, with nearly 93 percent of Arkansas now classified under severe to exceptional drought levels following another week of limited rainfall. Drought Coverage Expands Across Nearly Entire State Latest monitoring data shows a dramatic increase in drought coverage, rising from roughly 75 percent to over 92…
ILLINOIS — A concerning severe weather setup is developing this afternoon, with an increasing tornado risk focused across western and central Illinois between 4 PM and 8 PM, particularly impacting areas near Quincy, Macomb, Peoria, Bloomington, and west of Springfield. Convergence Boundary Sparks Early Storm Development Meteorological analysis shows a subtle dew point and convergence…
MISSOURI AND IOWA — A dynamic spring weather setup is taking shape across the central United States, where a classic “triple point” configuration in northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa is expected to act as the focal point for storm development today and tonight. Triple Point Zone Becomes Storm Initiation Hotspot The region where a warm…
SOUTHERN PLAINS TO MIDWEST — A developing spring weather system is set to bring both severe thunderstorms and a significant flash flooding threat from Texas through Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and into parts of Arkansas through tonight. Severe Storm Risk Expands From Texas to Missouri Forecast guidance shows a broad corridor of severe weather potential stretching…
ARKANSAS — After a prolonged stretch of dry conditions, a much-needed round of widespread rain and thunderstorms is expected to move across the state late Friday night and continue into Saturday, bringing soaking rainfall and limited severe weather concerns. Rain Expands Across Arkansas Late Friday Night Forecast data shows that most of Friday daytime will…
MISSOURI — A complex multi-system weather pattern is unfolding across the central United States, bringing flash flood concerns, accumulating snow, and freezing rain across multiple regions through Saturday afternoon. Flash Flood Risk Elevated Across Missouri and Central U.S. Areas across Missouri and surrounding states are facing an increased risk of flash flooding, especially in locations…
OKLAHOMA — A tornado watch has been issued across large portions of Kansas, Oklahoma, and northern Texas, where conditions are favorable for severe storms capable of producing strong tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds through midnight CDT. Tornado Watch Covers Major Population Areas The watch includes a wide area across Oklahoma, extending into southern Kansas…