Tornado Central

Severe Thunderstorm Maps Tracker: Radar, Forecast

Tornadoes Are More Powerful Than We Realize

A dangerous outbreak of severe storms is expected in the South. The storms could produce several intense tornadoes as well as damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding.

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These maps will help you track the latest information on the severe weather threat.

Current Radar, Watches and Warnings

(Watches and warnings are issued by the National Weather Service)

Lightning Strikes and Satellite

Severe Thunderstorm Forecast Thursday Night

(Shaded on the map above is the likelihood of severe thunderstorms, according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. Note that not all categories apply for the severe weather risk on a particular day.)

Storm Reports

(These are initial reports of tornadoes, large hail, and high winds or wind damage from thunderstorms. Note: The number of tornadoes is often not known immediately following a severe event. The number of tornado reports, therefore, doesn't necessarily correlate to the number of actual tornadoes, which are later confirmed by NWS storm surveys. )

Flood Alerts

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