Severe weather, including tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds, has been affecting several states in the Midwest, such as Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Tornado watches and warnings have been issued in various areas, with confirmed tornadoes causing destruction in places like Rockwell City and Salem. The storm system is expected to continue spreading across the region, with the threat of severe storms persisting into the evening. Multiple tornadoes have been reported, with the severe weather threat moving eastward.
Showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this evening with the highest coverage of storms along and south of I-80. A few storms may become severe with damaging winds as the main threat, mainly across central Illinois. #ILwx #INwx https://t.co/DFqPzIw2YH
🌩️ Explosive thunderstorm development is expected around 4 p.m. Central time in Texas from near Paris to the DFW Metroplex to northwest of San Antonio as a front “unzips.” 🥚 Hen egg-sized hail is possible. Meteorologist @MatthewCappucci times out the storms. https://t.co/rauTdpKBcv
Heads up, Central Texas! Severe storms could bring large hail, strong winds, and a low tornado risk along the I-35 corridor Thursday night. https://t.co/9hqQjtSu1M
⛈️ A few severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday from southern Illinois and western Kentucky to Arkansas, with the potential to produce hail, wind and a tornado or two. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has an update on what to expect. https://t.co/DAUxYwjG9f
Millions are bracing for a new round of storms after at least 27 tornadoes were reported across seven states from Kansas to Ohio this week. https://t.co/dnGS4GRjI0
A severe weather threat continues Thursday with damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes possible stretching from the Southern Plains to the Ohio Valley. Dr. @GregPostel has more: https://t.co/gVjoWpWUPK
Millions of Americans are bracing for a new round of storms after at least 27 tornadoes were reported across seven states from Kansas to Ohio this week. Follow along for the latest: https://t.co/JVy2gZ4BQF
Austin weather: Large hail, damaging winds possible for some tonight https://t.co/NsCBqP8DbV
An approaching cold front will be the catalyst for thunderstorms across the Lone Star State on Thursday that could bring large hail and wind. https://t.co/CNMvnePQH0
After a sunny Thursday, I can't rule out isolated showers and storms - amid lots of dry time - Friday and Saturday. The period's best rain chances likely hinge on the passage of a system - look for them to open later in the weekend and shut rather quickly early next week. https://t.co/eY53frB3Hf
Storms capable of producing gusty winds and hail will target the Central U.S. on Thursday. Communities in Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri appear to be in the highest risk zone for severe weather. FOX Weather meteorologists @BrittaMerwinWX and @CraigHerreraTV have the latest. https://t.co/PhNAZbp0hv
Increased risk in the southeast for strong to severe storms, this evening! ⛈ A few isolated storms possible, south/ southeast of I-20. These storms are coming along a cold front and have more potential for large hail and strong winds. Timing is around 6-8pm. https://t.co/jijDD4JFpp
Today is a First Alert Weather day! We're tracking the potential for strong to severe storms to develop in parts of North Texas as a cold front slides through this afternoon and evening. https://t.co/8pBwYil2K5
Millions are on alert for severe weather as a new storm heads East. @ginger_zee has the latest on the tornado threat on the move. https://t.co/IzNn1ktHNq
Periods of rain/showers overspreading area today thru this eve. Scat'd late aftn-eve. t-storms psbl south of I-80. Warmest conditions US-24 and south, where a few strong to severe t-storms may occur. Cool Friday thru wknd. Cold and/or frost at night may damage plants. #ILwx #INwx https://t.co/NSJRv5yjTw
A First Alert remains active for Friday, as isolated morning showers give way to scattered thunderstorms - perhaps one or two stronger ones - Friday afternoon/evening. There is a level 1 (out of 5) risk for severe weather, including hail & gusty winds. #NCwx #SCwx #CLTwx https://t.co/7DCUQTWmoj
WARM THURSDAY ☀️🌼 Afternoon highs are back to around 80 degrees in some neighborhoods. It will be another nice, spring day to get out and enjoy! https://t.co/keY3tFWH5X
Texas cold front brings hail, wind risk Thursday. Here's where severe storms are possible https://t.co/SbIEDG3xyE
D.C.-area forecast: Warm today, a few showers Friday and cooler into the weekend https://t.co/Yjo5zc9DaW
Estimating timing graphic for thunderstorms on Thursday. Highest chances for severe storms is along and east of a Joplin to Nevada line. Damaging winds and large hail are the most likely hazards. An isolated tornado will be possible over south central MO. #mowx #kswx https://t.co/IZcGSxtpnF
We'll see a good amount of sunshine today with pleasant temperatures. We bring back a better chance for a few showers and storms Friday. We can't rule out a shower or storm Saturday with cooler weather Sunday. A few showers are also possible Sunday. https://t.co/acdE2uV7pZ
Showers and thunderstorms have faded away for Wednesday night. Looking ahead... we could see strong to severe thunderstorms late Thursday afternoon and evening in mainly our eastern areas from Eastland to Brownwood to Brady. Any severe storms would likely produce large hail. https://t.co/qI17IDAd1T
Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes, are likely Thursday from parts of the lower Ohio Valley into the southern Plains. Further north, a warm front will bring areas of rain showers to portions of the Great Lakes… https://t.co/PT1tQq7Mzo
HIGHS TODAY, TOMORROW & WEEKEND PREVIEW: We felt the warmth today! It hangs around inland tomorrow but, it's a little cooler coast & bay. Don't worry, temps will bounce back over the weekend! #SanFrancisco #BayArea #forecast #CAwx https://t.co/ef3tqUmRMy
Storms possible Thursday east of I-35 toward the afternoon with highest chances 40-60% across SE OK. Some storms that should initiate across SE OK could become severe with large hail & damaging wind gusts as the main hazards. The severe risk ends toward sundown. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/8nSXcroy7d
Another unseasonably warm day on Thursday, then a slight cool down for Friday and the weekend — but temperatures will still be above-average! #CAwx https://t.co/9c9YH79bmd
Another round of severe weather threatens the Midwest tomorrow. St. Louis, Austin, and Memphis could all see large hail, damaging winds, and even tornadoes. FOX Weather meteorologist @stevebenderwx has the latest. #severewx https://t.co/4Qr1O6m5Ge
There is a chance for isolated severe storms in the western portion of our viewing area tonight. @fox7austin https://t.co/PfgQ5E5PZA
Afternoon highs will be warm through early next week. Clouds will increase Thursday, but will clear out again for Friday and the weekend. Enjoy! #azwx https://t.co/pmJ1PbbQ5H
Check out the wild tornado footage out of Iowa this week https://t.co/fAoW4aRvku https://t.co/fAoW4aRvku
Our clouds we have now will be gone tomorrow. It's going to cook out there. Mid-high 80s for Thursday. Watch for a few storms Friday afternoon, then some cool rain for Sunday. https://t.co/LztfDEk0fd
After a stretch of warm spring weather, seasonably cooler conditions will move into the area to close out the week. Rain will move across the area Thursday with a few rumbles of thunder (mainly south of I-80). Drier conditions will then follow into the weekend. #ILwx #INwx https://t.co/AC3mlU264I
I'm monitoring the chance for an isolated strong thunderstorm or two this afternoon. Be sure to stay weather aware. #Txwx https://t.co/pqyJdKlnlI
🌪️ A conditional risk of severe weather exists in portions of Kansas and Missouri today. It’s unclear if storms will form at all — but if they do, they could become severe, with large, perhaps damaging hail the main threat. Meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has an update. https://t.co/DcN8L6mqYH
As our next cold front approaches it will bring a chance for strong-to-severe thunderstorms Thursday. Be sure to stay weather aware. #txwx https://t.co/0aav9sIE13
Severe weather is expected on Thursday, April 18th across the Ohio Valley. Timing: Storms will be ongoing Thursday morning and should intensify into the afternoon. Hazards: Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a couple of tornadoes. https://t.co/GrsvXun7AR
Strong-to-severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, tornados, and large hail are expected tomorrow across portions of the Mid-Mississippi Valley. https://t.co/VyWINDk3xP https://t.co/DRS3sV8KxJ
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska are cleaning up from at least 14 confirmed tornadoes that ripped through the region. The tornado threat is now moving east on Wednesday to Michigan and Ohio. See the latest forecast: https://t.co/3qTbwqP6G8 https://t.co/fB4l5ox6MK
🌪️ A few severe thunderstorms are possible today over parts of the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. While gusty to locally damaging winds quarter-sized hail are the main concerns, a rogue tornado can’t be entirely ruled out. Meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has the forecast. https://t.co/Kds2gTjjMZ
More than 100 incidents of severe weather occurred on Tuesday, with tornadoes touching down in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. https://t.co/p2KTuFhe9f
Our storm tracker @CharlesPeekWX captured this footage of a tornado near Henry County, Iowa, during severe storms on Tuesday: https://t.co/IXY8qmMbsy
Devastating tornado damage and multiple injuries in Kansas after two DOZEN twisters rip through heartland https://t.co/ps5d893TIT https://t.co/67oy3H6min
Areas where damaging thunderstorms are more probable today as outlined by the @NWSSPC, and yesterday's severe weather events included 17 tornado reports. #iawx #newx #kswx #mowx https://t.co/hi96wYmipU
The same storm system that brought severe weather to the Midwest on Tuesday will spread across the Ohio Valley today. Damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. Dr. @GregPostel has the forecast: https://t.co/2ZTMfwuPRq
Documented a large, strong tornado near Salem Iowa yesterday via air and ground! Check it out! #IAwx @GoPro https://t.co/6mq4g3rE2S https://t.co/GUzXReNffr
Warming to the 90s by this afternoon🥵We will stay similar or even warmer Thursday then a BIG cool down for Friday after a cold front swings through Thursday afternoon. Storm and shower chances stick around from today through Sunday morning⛈ https://t.co/BOcXYEiOtZ
Severe weather triggered several Tornado Warnings on Tuesday from Kansas through southeastern Iowa, with several of the tornadoes captured on video. #iawx #kswx FOX Weather Correspondent @NicoleValdesTV recaps yesterday's storms. https://t.co/d8LEtnKGdp
The dangerous tornado outbreak that swept through the Midwest is heading east. @AlRoker has the severe weather update. https://t.co/hoOm6Dd0Lt
We've had some patchy rain this AM. That will depart for those affected this AM. Clouds today, peeks of sun if lucky. A fragmented line of shower / storms could move through later this afternoon & evening. We'll see what fires up or not. #wncwx #avlwx #cltwx #boonewx #hkywx https://t.co/f1J7JYZw4d
We've had some patchy rain this AM. That will depart for thos affected. Clouds through the day, peek of sun if luckyl. A fragmented line of shower / storms could move through later this afternoon & evening. We'll see what fires up or not. #wncwx #avlwx #cltwx #boonewx #hkywx https://t.co/QncTKgvjBU
Millions are on alert for more dangerous storms and possible tornadoes. @ginger_zee is tracking the latest path of the severe weather. https://t.co/m7FxRrjjE7
More than two dozen twisters reported across the Heartland. @robmarciano has the latest on the tornado outbreak. https://t.co/2xnyk8jNnP
Severe weather has slammed the Midwest, as nearly two dozen tornadoes swept across the country just yesterday. @shaqbrewster has the latest. https://t.co/0JFI0agfBN
Cloudy, warm and humid today with a high in the mid 80s. The next chance of storms arrives Thursday evening. Then more rain ahead for the weekend. https://t.co/UOX7vWWorO https://t.co/YBRuVOCynb
Scattered storms PSBL this AM with a cold front. Small (~20%) chance exists for some storms to become severe east of black dashed line in graphic. Main threats would be strong winds and a PSBL tornado. This threat ends quickly from west-to-east thru the late morning. #ILwx #INwx https://t.co/d5dU7sILSf
We'll see a series of fronts moving through the area through the weekend. These fronts will keep the chances of showers going. Stray showers and storms through Thursday with a better chance on Friday. A stronger front pushes through on Sunday. https://t.co/os7vZKaP7g
A few sct storms early this AM with a cold front. Storm threat ends with the frontal passage later this AM, then winds become gusty (up to 40 mph) from the west for the PM. Another system bring more rain on Thu, then it turns drier and cooler for the weekend. #ILwx #INwx https://t.co/pCYaVmX3sW
We'll see mostly cloudy conditions today across the region with highs in the 70s to near 80F. We could see a few stray showers, especially west of the parkway. A rumble of thunder can't be ruled out. We'll have one more cluster try to head our way late. https://t.co/t3tCM8P1y4
A few weak storms this morning is possible, but the rest of the day will feature isolated to scattered showers. More rain showers are likely throughout the day Thursday before we dry out a bit. Cooler conditions are then expected through the weekend with lows near freezing. #wiwx https://t.co/MOdfYX37fJ
Mostly cloudy today with a stray shower or storm. We'll see more sunshine Thursday, but keep a chance of a thunderstorm going. More clouds roll in again on Friday with a better chance of some showers on Sunday. https://t.co/WRgddU6WaD
Videos capture tornado aftermath of destruction at Iowa homes, farms https://t.co/PQcvfJJrSa https://t.co/vRiRt4A818
Strong storms caused damage in parts of the middle U.S. Tuesday and spawned tornadoes in Kansas and Iowa. READ MORE: https://t.co/OhTw1HZnnB
Extremely close range, super wide angle GoPro shot of the large multi vortex wedge tornado near Salem, Iowa this evening. You can visually see the hook! #IAwx @NWSQuadCities https://t.co/HboAyl5qc3
Some high clouds are with us on Wednesday. Upper 70s. Can't rule out a stray shower. Heat really bakes us on Thursday. Cooler / wetter by Saturday. https://t.co/rfrTYr2Gh6
The threat for strong to locally-damaging winds and a few tornadoes will continued to develop eastward this evening across N. IL in shaded area 1 through 10:30 PM. #ILwx https://t.co/lva5gz5WZE
Tornadoes rip through rural Iowa, smashing homes to pieces as millions of people from Nebraska to Kansas hunker down while brutal storm barrels through the country https://t.co/CYHlD0gp8R https://t.co/TQSr5h87pj
Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa https://t.co/Zru86DQxXd
Incredible #tornado footage! #IAwx https://t.co/FSxLFttSlx
A severe thunderstorm threat will continue throughout the evening across much of eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Here is an update from @JordanHallWX #ilwx #iawx https://t.co/0G2tEpd7Lc
Storms will continue to expand across N IL and NW IN through the evening. Gusty winds and a few instances of quarter size hail are the main threats. Elsewhere, a threat for damaging winds, quarter-size hail, and even a few tornadoes exists mainly across parts of NW Illinois. https://t.co/Zf9rlvk60k
A Tornado Watch is now in effect for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin through 10 pm CDT. Main threats include a couple of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. More info: https://t.co/QMmU4tCxt1 #wiwx #ilwx https://t.co/JMiUq3kGEH
I have some isolated storms in my forecast tomorrow and Thursday with a more widespread chance Saturday. #Txwx https://t.co/TLUbUogSCA
360 Reframe Timelapse sequence of the tornado from Houghton to New London, Iowa earlier tonight. Came across multiple homes and barns that were destroyed or badly damaged. Was in the other circulation of the tornado before having to bail out of there. #iawx #tornado https://t.co/19F1aYXVEt
"That's a Tornado!" Earlier spotters captured a possible tornado in Henry County, Iowa. Watch FOX Weather for the latest updates: https://t.co/k428HWWXKL #iawx https://t.co/iul2Lu3vdF
Line of severe storms continue across eastern Iowa in NW Illinois this evening. The tornado threat is starting to decrease the farther east these storms goes. Looking at a wind/hail threat now, but a another tornado or two is still possible. #IAwx #ILwx #severewx https://t.co/xadT1vF5RZ
Damaging #tornado near Salem, Iowa an hour ago captured by @JordanHallWX before becoming wrapped in rain. @NWSQuadCities #iawx #wxtwitter https://t.co/TYVTiR3KCH
Check out the helical vorticies before the Salem, Iowa tornado fully planted via drone! This was my first successful drone tornado! #IAwx https://t.co/Yyf8yjQU0A
#BREAKING A Tornado watch has been issued for areas of Wisconsin and Illinois until 10 CT. FOX Weather meteorologist @SteveBenderWx has the latest updates. https://t.co/bQ00pr9FRi
A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of the Chicago area on Tuesday night until 10 p.m. https://t.co/KDzqhFbf56
Severe weather threat remains for Chicago area Tuesday night https://t.co/V99JSib0SQ
Looks like twin circulations on this tornadic cell in SE Iowa right now. Storm may be cycling. Serious severe weather threat will continue east into NW Illinois. Curious what chasers are seeing out there. #IAwx #ILwx https://t.co/QlSNLyBxM1
If this #tornado warned storm (with a history of confirmed tornadoes) holds up, it could become a major issue in the Quad Cities in the next 30-45 minutes. I'd be paying very close attention there. These are the ETA's for specific locations. #ILwx #IAwx #QuadCities https://t.co/chFrW5F2Dh
Initial line of strong to severe storms along the warm front is lifting into southwestern W Iwith gusts to 60 mph and quarter sized hail. Severe threat persists through the evening for southwestern WI #wiwx https://t.co/wzujpDetaJ
If this #tornado warned storm (with confirmed tornadoes) holds up, it could become a major issue in the Quad Cities in the next 30-45 minutes. I'd be paying very close attention there. These are the ETA's for specific locations. #ILwx #IAwx #QuadCities https://t.co/snhyCXCp0M
The severe weather threat is expected to increase after 7 PM, initially across parts of Lee, Ogle, and Winnebago counties. Damaging winds, quarter sized hail, and even a few tornadoes will be possible with the threat continuing beyond 8 PM. #ILwx https://t.co/yWAfTNeCOi
Thunderstorms headed toward Chicago area may include hail, tornado warnings, weather officials say https://t.co/jHzDpff4uC
Looks like twin circulations on this tornadic cell in SE Iowa right now. Storm certainly appears to be cycling. Serious severe weather threat will continue east into NW Illinois. Curious what chasers are seeing out there. #IAwx #ILwx https://t.co/SHA8d8y94T
#BREAKING Confirmed tornado in Iowa. FOX Weather meteorologists @kiyanalewiswx and @BobVanDillen have the latest updates. https://t.co/kf2m4dDEtA
Next chance for rain/storms in our area on THU but low and restricted to areas east of I-35. Although could be some mid-level capping issues, there is a marginal risk for severe storms across SE OK as the cold front pushes through. #okwx #texomawx https://t.co/jfkqnFsANc
I'm keeping an eye on the possibility for strong-to-severe thunderstorms Thursday evening. Be sure to stay weather aware. #Txwx https://t.co/ByZI1Ewcyn
Huge conical wall cloud coming through Houghton, IA with tornado warning!! We are LIVE on YouTube! #iawx https://t.co/Ij8wXCvpqz https://t.co/RyibN3Im8t
Live cameras and storm spotters shows a large tornado on the ground near Houghton, IA Take cover right now! #IAwx #Tornado https://t.co/OxsDM5ViIX
This is now a *confirmed* #tornado according to storm spotters. Get in shelter now! #IAwx https://t.co/qpnrcMn3hH
Massive wall cloud coming into view on tornado warned supercell near Farmington, Iowa #IAwx https://t.co/UnH73r2h8g
#NEW video of a tornado in Rockwell City, IA earlier this afternoon. Over 4 million remain under a tornado watch until this evening.#IAwx https://t.co/y6vI2vsnJJ
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for southern Illinois and southeastern Missouri until 9 PM CDT. Threats include damaging wind, large hail, and a tornado or two. More info: https://t.co/QMmU4tBZDt #mowx #ilwx https://t.co/Msq75mh1uW
Incredible video of rope tornado earlier! #IAwx #Tornado https://t.co/hlIXhx3y1S
LIVE FROM IOWA: @BrandonCopicWx has a look at current conditions in Fairfield as storms roll through. Watch FOX Weather for the latest on #severewx: https://t.co/k428HWWXKL #iawx https://t.co/v7PqccwygX
A new #severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for east-central Missouri and southwest/central Illinois, including the St. Louis metro. The main threats are hail and wind as the line of storms moves east. An isolated #tornado is also possible. #MOwx #ILwx #STLwx https://t.co/8SGmDWlGrn
Severe storms approaching Packwood, IA with a tornado watch in effect. We are LIVE on YouTube! #iawx https://t.co/67pEQmfpZB
New video of the tornado in Rockwell City, IA 20 minutes ago. 📸: Sheenie Janssen #IAwx #Tornado https://t.co/Xj9UUnpD9i
This is an incredible mid latitude cyclone churning through Iowa. Severe storm warnings ahead of the cold front are followed by tornadic storms along the triple point amidst clear skies. 2-3 rounds of powerful storms occurring for many in the area... https://t.co/q1QXUQGlwX
Tornado on the ground moments ago near Rockwell City, IA via Kannon Kalton’s stream! #IAwx #Tornado https://t.co/MbYkQPbMVi
🌪️ Strong to severe thunderstorms may come in multiple waves across the Corn Belt today, impacting parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. A few tornadoes are possible, and an isolated strong tornado can’t be ruled out. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has an update. https://t.co/Y8LTrky8ti
Tornado Watches are in effect for six states, including Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri. @MikeBettes has the latest on severe storms threatening the Midwest: https://t.co/v8ZVSiclJK
Like of strong storms marching across southern Iowa approaching Ottumwa, IA. Time 1:44 PM #iawx https://t.co/vpEEH1vTw1
Showers and thunderstorms will spread across the area this evening. A few storms may become severe with damaging winds, damaging hail, and tornadoes. Have multiple ways to get weather warnings, including at least one way that will wake you up! #ILwx #INwx https://t.co/efmiFkbubJ
1:30 PM TUE: A tornado watch has been issued for areas W/SW of Chicago where storm dynamics are most significant. Expect some of these storms to arrive in parts of the metro area after 5pm. The timeframe for potential severe weather is 5-11pm. #ilwx #inwx 🌩️ https://t.co/O25O5NlwEt