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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 19 at 7:50PM EDT until August 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FLArea: Baker, FL; Bradford, FL; Clay, FL; Union, FL
Issued: Aug 19, 2026 11:50 PM | Expires: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 19 at 4:50PM MST until August 19 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZArea: Gila, AZ
Issued: Aug 19, 2026 11:50 PM | Expires: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 19 at 4:50PM MST until August 19 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZArea: Yavapai, AZ
Issued: Aug 19, 2026 11:50 PM | Expires: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM
At 450 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of Spring Valley, or 23 miles southeast of Prescott, moving south at 5 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include......
Safety: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 19 at 4:45PM MST until August 19 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZArea: Cochise, AZ
Issued: Aug 19, 2026 11:45 PM | Expires: Aug 20, 2026 12:30 AM
At 445 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kartchner Caverns State Park, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows,...
Safety: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning. Do...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 19 at 7:44PM EDT until August 19 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FLArea: Jefferson, FL; Madison, FL; Brooks, GA; Grady, GA; Lowndes, GA; Thomas, GA
Issued: Aug 19, 2026 11:44 PM | Expires: Aug 20, 2026 12:15 AM
SVRTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Jefferson County in Big Bend Florida... Northern Madison County in Big Bend Florida... Eastern Grady County in southwestern Georgia... Southwestern Lowndes County in south central Georgia... Thomas County in...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 19 at 5:42PM MDT until August 19 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo COArea: Pueblo, CO
Issued: Aug 19, 2026 11:42 PM | Expires: Aug 20, 2026 12:15 AM
SVRPUB The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado... * Until 615 PM MDT. * At 542 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Salt Creek, or near Pueblo, moving southeast at...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 19 at 4:41PM MST until August 19 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZArea: Navajo, AZ
Issued: Aug 19, 2026 11:41 PM | Expires: Aug 20, 2026 12:15 AM
SVRFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Navajo County in north central Arizona... * Until 515 PM MST. * At 441 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Red Top Mountain, or 8 miles southwest of...
Safety: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to flash...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 19 at 7:41PM EDT until August 19 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis INArea: Hamilton, IN; Madison, IN; Tipton, IN
Issued: Aug 19, 2026 11:41 PM | Expires: Aug 20, 2026 12:15 AM
At 741 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Alexandria to 8 miles northeast of Noblesville, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Anderson, Noblesville, Alexandria,...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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CHICAGO — Millions of Americans across the Plains and Midwest are bracing for a dangerous multi-day severe weather outbreak as forecasters warn that strong tornadoes, giant hail and destructive winds could hit several states through Monday night.
The National Weather Service and multiple forecasting agencies have issued elevated severe weather alerts stretching across a massive corridor from Texas and Oklahoma through Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and parts of the Great Lakes region. Meteorologists say atmospheric conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for supercell thunderstorms capable of producing long-track tornadoes.
Forecasters have upgraded parts of the central United States to a rare Level 4 out of 5 severe weather threat, indicating the potential for significant tornadoes and widespread storm damage.
Millions Under Tornado Threat
According to weather agencies, the greatest tornado risk currently extends across:
- eastern Nebraska,
- northeastern Kansas,
- western Iowa,
- southeastern South Dakota,
- and parts of Minnesota.
Cities including Omaha, Lincoln, Wichita, Kansas City, Sioux Falls and Des Moines are among the areas being closely monitored as storms rapidly intensify.
Meteorologists warn that warm, humid air colliding with powerful upper-level winds is creating ideal conditions for rotating supercell thunderstorms.
“Strong to intense tornadoes are possible,” weather forecasters said Sunday evening as multiple Tornado Watches were issued across the region.
Giant Hail and Damaging Winds Also Expected
In addition to tornadoes, severe storms are expected to produce:
- hail larger than baseballs,
- wind gusts exceeding 80 mph,
- flash flooding,
- and dangerous lightning.
Storm chasers in western Kansas already reported blinding hail and intense rotating storms Sunday as the outbreak began developing.
The Weather Channel said Monday could become the most widespread severe weather day of the outbreak, with storms potentially extending from Texas all the way to Michigan.
Why This Storm System Is Dangerous
Meteorologists say several atmospheric ingredients are coming together at the same time:
- strong wind shear,
- unstable warm air,
- a dry line across the Plains,
- and an advancing cold front.
That combination increases the likelihood of rapidly rotating thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.
The current setup follows an unusually quiet start to May tornado season in Tornado Alley. Weather experts say the atmosphere has now shifted into a much more dangerous pattern.
Illinois Leading U.S. in Tornado Reports
Illinois currently leads the United States in tornado reports this year, with more than 100 tornadoes already recorded in 2026, according to recent weather data. Forecasters warn additional severe weather outbreaks are possible later this week as the active pattern continues.
Meanwhile, Michigan and parts of the Great Lakes region are also preparing for multiple rounds of severe weather through Tuesday. Tornadoes, hail and damaging winds remain possible across several northern states.
LIVE Radar and Storm Tracking
Weather agencies are urging residents in high-risk areas to closely monitor:
- Tornado Watches,
- Tornado Warnings,
- NOAA Weather Radio alerts,
- and live radar updates.
Real-time storm trackers are already showing rotating storm cells and severe thunderstorm development across parts of Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa.
The National Weather Service warned that conditions could change rapidly overnight as storms intensify.
What Could Happen Next
If the storm system strengthens further Monday afternoon and evening, forecasters say:
- additional Tornado Watches may be issued,
- strong EF2+ tornadoes could develop,
- power outages may spread across multiple states,
- and airline disruptions could increase in the Midwest.
Meteorologists are also monitoring whether storms merge into larger squall lines, which could reduce the tornado threat somewhat but increase the risk of widespread destructive straight-line winds.
Emergency officials are urging residents in high-risk areas to review shelter plans and remain weather-aware as the dangerous outbreak continues across the central United States.
What Could Happen Next?
- More Tornado Watches and Warnings could be issued if storms intensify across the Plains and Midwest.
- Strong tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds may threaten cities including Omaha, Wichita, Kansas City and Des Moines.
- Power outages and travel delays could increase if storms produce widespread wind damage.
- Flash flooding may become a concern in areas hit by repeated rounds of heavy rain.
- Forecasters will closely watch whether isolated supercells turn into a larger storm line later in the day.
