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Upstate New York faces an "enhanced risk" of severe thunderstorms today, with a 30% or greater chance of damaging storms. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch from Buffalo to Utica until 6 p.m. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop by late morning and move eastward, potentially bringing severe gusts. A heat advisory remains in effect, with the heat index possibly reaching the upper 90s.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for several counties in the Ozarks, lasting until 10 a.m. on Sunday. The KY3 First Alert Weather Team is monitoring the potential for severe weather along a line of storms. Residents are advised to stay informed through alerts and the KY3 First Alert Weather App.
Iowa experienced record high temperatures on Sunday and will see breezy conditions on Monday. Severe storms are expected on Tuesday, with southern and central Iowa at an enhanced risk. The setup for severe weather is favorable due to multiple boundaries and cool temperatures aloft. A strong line of storms is expected to move through central Iowa around midday, with a possible second line forming late in the afternoon. Rainfall from the first system is predicted to be around 1.5 inches, with a chance of light rain on Thursday.
The severe weather threat has decreased for most of Alabama, with the Level 4 risk dropped and only a Level 3 risk remaining for the southeast corner of the state. While a few severe storms are still possible in certain areas, the National Weather Service does not expect another round of severe weather for southwest Alabama. Flash flooding is a concern across much of the state, and a tornado watch is in effect for specific counties in south Alabama. Additionally, a wind advisory has been issued for central Alabama, with rain and a few storms expected statewide through tonight.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk for severe storms in Northwest Florida and a Moderate Risk in Southwest Alabama on Wednesday, with potential threats of damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail. The storms are expected to move into Southwest Alabama around noon and Northwest Florida by 2 p.m., lasting through 10 p.m. Another concern is the flood risk due to expected 2-4" of rain with locally higher amounts. Residents are advised to have multiple ways to receive warnings and to avoid driving through flooded roads.
The NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has issued an early severe weather risk for North Texas, southern Oklahoma, and parts of Arkansas and Louisiana, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, coinciding with Monday's total solar eclipse. The severe weather threat, potentially including scattered thunderstorms, may occur in the late afternoon, after the eclipse has passed through the region, but could still result in unwanted cloud cover during the eclipse. Forecast models indicate an upper-level low-pressure system interacting with a moist air mass, creating the atmospheric conditions for severe weather.
Breezy southerly winds, ample moisture, and warm temperatures will create an unstable air mass ahead of an approaching cold front early in the week, leading to scattered strong to severe storms on Monday and Tuesday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Alert Day for both days, with Tuesday posing the greatest threat. Louisville area is under a Slight Risk for severe weather on Monday and an Enhanced Risk on Tuesday, with the potential for damaging winds, hail, and a potential tornado. Stay updated with WLKY for the latest forecast.
North Texas is facing a severe weather threat late Monday afternoon through evening, with the potential for strong to severe storms bringing large hail and damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region under an enhanced risk for severe storms, with the primary concerns being large hail and winds exceeding 60 mph. While the tornado threat is low, residents are advised to stay weather aware and check for updates.
A strong cold front is expected to bring severe thunderstorms to the Great Lakes region, including Michigan, as record warmth precedes the arrival of the storm system. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted areas in southern Michigan with a 15 percent chance of severe wind gusts and large hail, while the risk extends into a large part of Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. The unusual weather pattern for late February serves as an early heads-up for the potential of severe thunderstorms, prompting caution and preparedness for affected areas.
Alabama is facing another round of severe weather on Friday, with a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather in some areas, including the possibility of tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rain. The National Weather Service warns of storms from early morning into the afternoon, with south and east Alabama at higher risk. Following the storms, much colder air is expected to move in, potentially setting the stage for wintry precipitation on Sunday night into Monday.
A Tornado Watch is in effect for the WEAR News viewing area until 7 a.m. Tuesday, with the possibility of embedded tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail overnight. The Storm Prediction Center warns of several tornadoes, some intense, along with damaging winds and large hail events. The storm environment is favorable for rotating storms, extreme wind gusts, and 2 to 4 inches of rain. Wind alerts are also in effect due to forecasted extreme wind gusts overnight and windy weather continuing into Tuesday.
Strong to severe storms are forecasted for the Houston area on Monday, with the potential for two rounds of storms bringing a chance of severe weather, including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted southeast Texas in a level 2 slight risk, with ongoing storms expected ahead of a cold front in the morning and a second round likely in the evening. Residents are advised to stay prepared and review tornado safety plans, with the best shelter options being underground or in an interior room without windows, while avoiding mobile homes and vehicles during a tornado.
The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the risk for severe weather in Alabama on Monday into Tuesday, with the potential for tornadoes, destructive winds, and flooding rain. High winds and power outages are also expected statewide, with a Level 3 out of 5 risk in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories and warnings, emphasizing the importance of multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings. Two rounds of storms are expected, with the possibility of widespread wind damage and up to 4 inches of rain. Coastal areas may experience rough conditions, including high waves and coastal flooding. Drier and calmer weather is expected after Tuesday until the next storm system approaches on Friday.
Southwest Georgia is under an Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms on Monday night and Tuesday, with the potential for damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail. The region may also experience heavy rainfall, leading to flash flooding and minor flooding in river basins. Residents are advised to prepare for the severe weather event and ensure they have multiple ways to receive warnings.
Florida has been placed under a marginal risk of severe weather this weekend, with projected impacts similar to a tropical or subtropical storm. Heavy rainfall of one to three inches, with isolated locations potentially receiving more than four inches, is expected. Strong winds of 20-35 mph and a low chance of tornadoes are forecasted. Coastal flooding and beach erosion are also possible. Widespread power outages are not expected at this time.