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05/18/2026

It's a little wet out. Roads are looking more like rivers at the moment. Use extreme caution if you have to drive this evening.

A line of thunderstorms is moving through the region. Most of us will just see rain but there is an area of severe stren...
05/18/2026

A line of thunderstorms is moving through the region. Most of us will just see rain but there is an area of severe strength in the yellow box. Expect hail up to one inch in diameter, 60 mph wind gusts, and the possibility of a brief tornado.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 172 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 130 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026The NWS Storm Predi...
04/28/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 172 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 130 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southwest Illinois Western Kentucky Eastern Missouri

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 130 PM until 900 PM CDT.

Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

SUMMARY...Mostly elevated storms, driven by strong instability aloft, will continue to move east-northeastward into the region this afternoon and early evening. Large hail will be the most common hazard, with localized wind damage a possibility as well.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles east and west of a line from 45 miles northeast of Vichy MO to 35 miles east southeast of Poplar Bluff MO. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes

04/28/2026

An incredible 152 warnings were issued in Illinois or on the state line yesterday during our 2-part severe weather event. 116 were severe thunderstorm warnings and 36 were tornado warnings. The National Weather Service in Lincoln IL said that they issued more warnings yesterday (55) than any other day in their history

Tornado WarningTake shelter if you are in this warning. Stay weather aware!
04/27/2026

Tornado Warning
Take shelter if you are in this warning. Stay weather aware!

Tornadoes, large hail, strong winds, flooding, and lightning are all hazards associated with severe weather. Severe weat...
04/27/2026

Tornadoes, large hail, strong winds, flooding, and lightning are all hazards associated with severe weather. Severe weather has been reported in all 50 states, so no matter where you are, you need to be prepared! weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm

Hey, Employers, Managers, Bosses & Supervisors!Does your workplace have a designated tornado shelter? Does your workforc...
04/27/2026

Hey, Employers, Managers, Bosses & Supervisors!

Does your workplace have a designated tornado shelter? Does your workforce know what to do when severe weather threatens?

Learn about tornado safety plans at weather.gov or at osha.gov/tornado

During a tornado, seeking refuge in a vehicle or under an overpass is NOT safe. If you are outside during a tornado warn...
04/27/2026

During a tornado, seeking refuge in a vehicle or under an overpass is NOT safe. If you are outside during a tornado warning, the best option is to drive to a designated shelter, basement, or safe room. weather.gov/safety/tornado

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