Tornado watch

2024 - 4 - 16

Tornado Chaos: Watch, Warnings, and Wild Weather Sweep Across Midwest

Midwest - National Weather Service - Severe Weather - Storms - Tornado

Stay safe as tornado watch and warnings keep the Midwest on edge with stormy conditions!

The Midwest is currently experiencing a flurry of tornado-related activity with tornado watches and warnings keeping residents on high alert. From Iowa to Illinois, the threat of severe weather looms as storm chances rise through the evening and overnight. In Iowa, a tornado watch expired, while in Illinois, areas along the Illinois River are under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. The Quad Cities also face a tornado watch until 10 p.m., highlighting the widespread concern.

Despite the chaos, some relief came as the tornado watch was canceled in southeastern SD, easing tensions momentarily. In Kansas, a tornado warning expired, calming nerves in the region. However, the volatile weather pattern continued with new storms developing west of Des Moines, sparking more alerts. DeKalb, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Boone, and Winnebago counties saw a tornado watch until 10 p.m., adding to the weather drama.

As stormy conditions persist, it's crucial for residents to stay informed and prepared for any sudden changes in weather patterns. Tornadoes can be unpredictable, so staying vigilant is key to staying safe during these turbulent times. Remember, safety always comes first when dealing with severe weather outbreaks.

In a surprising turn of events, the tornado watch was canceled, providing temporary relief to the affected regions. Despite this, the ever-changing nature of tornado weather reminds us of the importance of being ready for unexpected weather events. Being prepared and informed can make all the difference in staying safe during severe storms.

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Tornado Warnings expire; Tornado Watch in effect for most of ... (KCAU 9)

Storm chances are on the rise through the evening as we head into the overnight hours. We're looking at the threat of severe weather with that storm ...

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Live updates: Tornado Watch expires for all of Iowa (KCCI Des Moines)

A Tornado Watch was in effect for nearly the entire state of Iowa through 6 p.m. Tuesday.

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Tornado Watch for parts of Central Illinois through 8 pm (CIProud.com)

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for areas along and west of the Illinois River until 8 p.m. Thunderstorms are ...

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FIRST ALERT: Severe thunderstorm, tornado threat continues ... (WIFR)

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) ...

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Updates: New storms developing west of Des Moines. Weather ... (desmoinesregister.com)

A second round of severe weather has brought several tornado warnings to western and eastern parts of Iowa on Tuesday afternoon. But, central Iowa has ...

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Live weather updates: Tornado watch canceled in southeastern SD (Sioux Falls Argus Leader)

Multiple lines of storms are expected to move through the area early afternoon, bringing chances for hail and strong winds.

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Tornado Watch issued for Quad Cities (WHBF - OurQuadCities.com)

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for the Quad Cities and surrounding areas until 10 p.m. Conditions are favorable today for severe ...

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Tornado Watch is canceled. (WDJT)

The tornado watch is canceled! While this line of showers and storms will provide some gusty winds, the overall severe weather risk will weaken as the ...

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Tornado warning expires in Kansas (KSNT News)

UPDATE 7:11 a.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for eastern Jackson County until 8 a.m. UPDATE 6:33 a.m.: A tornado warning will be in ...

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Tornado watch issued for parts of DeKalb, La Salle, Lee, Ogle counties (MyWebTimes.com)

A tornado watch has been issued until 10 p.m. Tuesday for parts of DeKalb, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Boone and Winnebago counties, according to the National ...

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Licking County under tornado warning as rest of central Ohio under ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

After a few sunny days in Columbus, central Ohio is being battered by severe thunderstorms with tornado warnings in some counties.

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Tornado watch issued Wednesday for parts of Indiana, Ohio. Here's ... (The Indianapolis Star)

The developing storms moving across the Hoosier state Wednesday could potentially bring scattered hail and dangerous wind gusts, according to NWS.

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Tornado Watch, Severe Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of ... (newsnet5.com)

Essentially, all modes of severe weather are possible on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The highest threat is from destructive wind gusts over 60 mph.

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Weather service issues tornado watch, hazardous outlook for ... (GoErie.com)

The National Weather Service in Cleveland first issued a hazardous outlook and then a tornado watch saying strong to severe storms are possible.

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Tornado watch issued in western Pennsylvania (WTAE Pittsburgh)

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Allegheny, Greene, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango counties on ...

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Tornado Watch remains in effect for central Ohio; follow live updates ... (10TV)

There is a small chance storms could produce isolated tornadoes. Author: 10TV Web Staff, Doppler 10, Michael Behrens. Published: 7:58 AM EDT April 17 ...

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Tracking severe weather: Threat moves out Wednesday but storms ... (WLWT Cincinnati)

After some morning rain and a few afternoon storms, our weather calms overnight. We have one more push of storms Thursday night before we dry out this ...

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Tornado injures 2 in Kansas as dangerous storms raced across ... (FOX Weather)

Severe weather triggered dozens of Tornado Warnings on Tuesday from Kansas through southeastern Iowa, with multiple twisters captured on video.

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Storms storms with intense hail hit Columbus, central Ohio (NBC4 WCMH-TV)

Columbus, central Ohio is hit with strong storms with intense hail. View weather coverage here.

Tornado watch issued for Dayton area (WYSO)

The severe storms could also bring strong gusts of winds up to 70 mph and the possibility of scattered hail up to the size of ping pong balls. The National ...

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