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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 3:26PM MDT until June 12 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo COArea: Las Animas, CO
Issued: Jun 12, 2026 9:26 PM | Expires: Jun 12, 2026 10:00 PM
SVRPUB The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado... * Until 400 PM MDT. * At 326 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of Cokedale, or 13...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 5:24PM EDT until June 12 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Caribou MEArea: Penobscot, ME; Piscataquis, ME
Issued: Jun 12, 2026 9:24 PM | Expires: Jun 12, 2026 10:15 PM
SVRCAR The National Weather Service in Caribou Maine has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Piscataquis County in north central Maine... Central Penobscot County in east central Maine... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 523 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 3:24PM MDT until June 12 at 3:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NMArea: Hudspeth, TX
Issued: Jun 12, 2026 9:24 PM | Expires: Jun 12, 2026 9:34 PM
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 are still possible with this thunderstorm.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 5:23PM EDT until June 12 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VAArea: Caroline, VA; Hanover, VA; Louisa, VA
Issued: Jun 12, 2026 9:23 PM | Expires: Jun 12, 2026 10:15 PM
SVRAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Louisa County in central Virginia... West central Caroline County in north central Virginia... Northwestern Hanover County in central Virginia... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 523 PM EDT, a...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 5:20PM EDT until June 12 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DCArea: Greene, VA; Madison, VA
Issued: Jun 12, 2026 9:20 PM | Expires: Jun 12, 2026 10:00 PM
At 520 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Stanardsville, or 10 miles west of Madison, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 5:17PM EDT until June 12 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DCArea: King George, VA; Spotsylvania, VA; Stafford, VA; City of Fredericksburg, VA
Issued: Jun 12, 2026 9:17 PM | Expires: Jun 12, 2026 9:30 PM
At 516 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fredericksburg, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage homes and vehicles. Roadways...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 5:17PM EDT until June 12 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DCArea: Spotsylvania, VA
Issued: Jun 12, 2026 9:17 PM | Expires: Jun 12, 2026 9:30 PM
At 517 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Massaponax, or near Fredericksburg, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 12 at 5:17PM EDT until June 12 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DCArea: Charles, MD
Issued: Jun 12, 2026 9:17 PM | Expires: Jun 12, 2026 10:00 PM
SVRLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Charles County in southern Maryland... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 517 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Potomac Creek, moving east at 15 mph....
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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.
