Here’s the latest on severe weather storms and tornadoes.
- Overall trend: Large-scale severe weather outbreaks with multiple tornado reports continue to be a concern across the central U.S., with risk levels varying by region day-to-day. High-risk days can bring numerous tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail, especially in the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions.[1][2]
- Regional highlights: The Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley, and central Plains areas are common hotspots during active outbreaks, with watches and warnings issued as storms develop and move eastward.[4][1]
- Preparedness tips: If you are in a threat area, monitor local alerts (NWS, your local TV weather) for real-time watches/warnings, have a safety plan, identify a sturdy shelter, and keep emergency supplies ready.[2][6]
- Notable sources to follow: AccuWeather and CBS News provide continuous updates during active outbreaks; ABC News and local outlets also offer alerts and safety guidance.[3][7][1]
Illustration: A typical active-outbreak day often features a warm, moist air mass ahead of a cold front, with supercell thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. If you’d like, I can summarize current watches and warnings for your area or pull the latest headlines from a specific outlet.[1][2]
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As of Thursday, there have been 699 preliminary tornado reports across the U.S., according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center, well above the historical average of 549 tornadoes through May 9.
www.accuweather.comA storm system that has already produced multiple tornadoes, grapefruit-sized hail and damage across several states slides east Wednesday across the central U.S.
www.foxweather.comWhen "minutes matter" in severe weather, faster forecasting technology is crucial for saving lives, says one NOAA meteorologist. A wave of storms is hitting the South with most of northeastern Texas and parts of Louisiana under tornado watches. Texas also faces potential hail, flash floods and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis reports.
www.cbsnews.comMajor storms are sweeping the U.S., putting over a third of Americans under some sort of severe weather alert. Rob Marciano has the forecast. Parts of the U.S. are bracing for multiple days of potential severe weather after a night of extreme conditions that slammed several states. CBS News' Ian Lee reports. Severe weather hit the Midwest as tornadoes and large hail hammered parts of 11 states. Around 125 million people could be at risk for more dangerous storms Tuesday. Ian Lee has the...
www.cbsnews.comStorms continued to menace the South and Ohio Valley with flooding rain on Friday, and forecasters also warned of damaging winds that could threaten millions. Elsewhere, parts of the Midwest and Northeast were gearing up for rounds of heavy snow.
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