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…
COLORADO — A fresh round of mountain snowfall is expected to continue across western Colorado and eastern Utah, where snow will intensify this evening with the heaviest accumulation expected between 6 PM and midnight. Heaviest Snow Targets Colorado Mountain Corridors The most significant snowfall is expected across the Colorado high country, including areas near Vail,…
ILLINOIS — A developing severe weather setup near the Quad Cities is drawing attention this afternoon, where forecast soundings indicate strengthening tornado signals as storms begin to organize across eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Quad Cities Region Emerges as Key Focus Area The area around Davenport, extending into parts of western Illinois including Galesburg and…