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Track everything from current conditions, forecasts and potential impacts from the severe weather outbreak here.

Caitlin KaiserJonathan Erdman
ByCaitlin KaiserandJonathan Erdman•
June 17, 2026Updated: June 17, 2026, 3:59 pm EDTPublished: June 17, 2026, 5:00 am EDT

A severe weather outbreak is underway in the Midwest, the second in the past seven days, with threats of strong tornadoes, widespread damaging winds and hail.

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Below you'll find maps that will help you track the storms. Make sure to check back frequently as these maps will update with the latest information.

Current radar

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Severe weather forecasts

Severe Wednesday overnight
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Latest storm reports

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Ingredients

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The dew point is a measure of how much moisture is in the air. Click on the article link above the map for a more detailed explanation.

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C​APE (Convective Available Potential Energy) measures the amount of instability in the atmosphere and is essential for thunderstorm development. The higher the CAPE, the higher the probability of thunderstorm development.

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Stronger jet stream winds can increase wind shear. The greater the wind shear, the higher the potential for severe thunderstorms.

Rainfall forecast

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Caitlin Kaiser graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with both an undergraduate and graduate degree in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences before starting her career as a digital meteorologist with weather.com.

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