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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:58PM EDT until July 5 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC — Area: Hoke, NC; Scotland, NC — Expires: Jul 5, 7:30 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:57PM CDT until July 5 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA — Area: Livingston, LA; St. Tammany, LA; Tangipahoa, LA — Expires: Jul 5, 7:45 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:56PM EDT until July 5 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA — Area: Lawrence, PA — Expires: Jul 5, 7:06 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:56PM CDT until July 5 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK — Area: Stephens, OK — Expires: Jul 5, 7:15 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:55PM EDT until July 5 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC — Area: Charleston, SC; Dorchester, SC — Expires: Jul 5, 7:15 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:55PM CDT until July 5 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS — Area: Jefferson Davis, MS; Lamar, MS; Lawrence, MS; Marion, MS — Expires: Jul 5, 7:45 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:53PM CDT until July 5 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK — Area: Grady, OK; Stephens, OK — Expires: Jul 5, 7:15 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:53PM CDT until July 5 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA — Area: Washington, LA; Pearl River, MS — Expires: Jul 5, 7:45 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:52PM EDT until July 5 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA — Area: Beaver, PA; Butler, PA; Lawrence, PA — Expires: Jul 5, 7:30 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:50PM CDT until July 5 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY — Area: Mississippi, MO — Expires: Jul 5, 7:30 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:45PM EDT until July 5 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC — Area: Berkeley, SC; Charleston, SC — Expires: Jul 5, 7:15 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:42PM EDT until July 5 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN — Area: Greene, TN; Hawkins, TN — Expires: Jul 5, 7:00 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 12:40PM MDT until July 5 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM — Area: Sierra, NM — Expires: Jul 5, 7:30 PM●Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:26PM EDT until July 5 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV — Area: Jackson, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV — Expires: Jul 5, 7:00 PM
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:58PM EDT until July 5 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
At 257 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Hoffman to Laurinburg to near Mccoll, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees....
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:57PM CDT until July 5 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Area: Livingston, LA; St. Tammany, LA; Tangipahoa, LA
SVRLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northeastern Livingston Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Central Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana... * Until 245 PM CDT. * At 157 PM CDT,...
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 July 5 at 2:56PM EDT until July 5 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued for Lawrence County and is in effect until 330 PM EDT. Please refer to that bulletin for the latest severe weather information.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:56PM CDT until July 5 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
At 156 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Duncan, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Duncan and...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 2:55PM EDT until July 5 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
At 255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Delemar Crossroads, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Ravenel, Delemar Crossroads, Givhans, Clubhouse Crossroads, Canaan, Gettysville, Westoe,...
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. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:55PM CDT until July 5 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Area: Jefferson Davis, MS; Lamar, MS; Lawrence, MS; Marion, MS
SVRJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Marion County in south central Mississippi... Southeastern Lawrence County in south central Mississippi... Northwestern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi... Southern Jefferson Davis County in south central Mississippi... * Until...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:53PM CDT until July 5 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
At 153 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles northeast of Marlow, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 1:53PM CDT until July 5 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
SVRLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Washington Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Northwestern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi... * Until 245 PM CDT. * At 153 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near...
Safety: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If on or near areas of water, get away and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike...
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CHICAGO — Dangerous severe weather is unfolding across parts of the United States as meteorologists warn that strong tornadoes, giant hail and destructive winds are possible during a major storm outbreak moving across the Plains and Midwest.
Millions of Americans are currently under severe weather alerts stretching from Texas and Oklahoma through Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and parts of the Great Lakes region. Forecasters say atmospheric conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for rotating supercell thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple Tornado Watches and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings as storms rapidly strengthen across the central United States. (weather.gov)
Areas Facing Highest Tornado Risk
Weather agencies say the greatest tornado threat currently includes:
eastern Nebraska,
northeastern Kansas,
western Iowa,
southeastern South Dakota,
and southern Minnesota.
Cities including Omaha, Wichita, Kansas City, Lincoln and Des Moines are being closely monitored as severe storms continue developing.
Meteorologists warn that some storms may produce:
strong tornadoes,
baseball-sized hail,
damaging wind gusts over 80 mph,
flash flooding,
and dangerous lightning.
LIVE Tornado Tracking Updates
Real-time radar imagery already shows rotating storm cells intensifying across portions of Kansas and Nebraska. Storm chasers have reported rapidly developing supercells capable of producing tornadoes as warm, humid air collides with a powerful cold front. (weather.com)
Forecasters say the severe weather threat could continue through late Monday night before gradually shifting eastward toward parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
The Weather Prediction Center warned that storms may become more widespread during the evening hours as the system strengthens.
Why This Storm Outbreak Is Dangerous
Meteorologists say several powerful weather ingredients are coming together at once:
strong upper-level winds,
unstable warm air,
intense wind shear,
and an advancing dry line.
That combination significantly increases the risk of rotating thunderstorms and tornado formation.
The current setup is also occurring during the peak U.S. tornado season, when the Plains and Midwest often experience the most violent storms of the year.
Tornado Activity Already High in 2026
Illinois currently leads the United States in tornado reports this year, with more than 100 tornadoes already recorded during 2026, according to recent weather data. Experts warn the active pattern may continue into the coming days.
Emergency management officials are urging residents in high-risk areas to:
monitor local weather alerts,
keep phones charged,
prepare emergency shelter locations,
and avoid unnecessary travel during severe storms.
