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What’s happening: A broad severe-weather setup is driving tornado risks across parts of the central and eastern U.S., with watches and warnings in effect in several states. Expect possibilities of multiple tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall in affected corridors over the next 24–48 hours.[1][4]
Regions to watch near you (Midwest to Plains and into the Southeast): The highest risk areas typically include parts of the Ohio Valley, lower Midwest, and portions of the Southeast, with dangerous storms possible from Monday through midweek depending on the evolving surface low and cold front. Localized tornadoes are possible in any storm with spin, especially near squall lines and supercells.[2][1]
Precautions and alerts: If you’re in an at-risk area, stay tuned to local NWS warnings and your community alerts. Have a NOAA Weather Radio or weather app ready, identify a safe room or interior space away from windows, and plan for power outages and flooding if heavy rain is likely.[1][2]
How to follow for Chicago: While Chicago and northern Illinois can be in the path for severe weather in some outbreaks, the intensity and timing vary by system. Keep an eye on local forecasts and updated Watches/Warnings from NWS Chicago and your county EMA.[2][1]
Additional sources you can check now: ABC News Tornadoes coverage, CBS News tornado and severe weather updates, and Fox Weather for real-time alerts and live briefing streams. These outlets frequently publish rolling updates during active events.[3][6][9]
Would you like me to pull the most current local forecast for Chicago area with any active watches or warnings and provide a quick safety checklist tailored to your neighborhood? I can also summarize the latest official warnings from the National Weather Service if you share your ZIP code.[1][2]
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abcnews.comStorms continued to menace the South and Ohio Valley with flooding rain on Friday, and forecasters also warned of damaging winds that could threaten millions. Elsewhere, parts of the Midwest and Northeast were gearing up for rounds of heavy snow.
www.accuweather.comWhen "minutes matter" in severe weather, faster forecasting technology is crucial for saving lives, says one NOAA meteorologist. A wave of storms is hitting the South with most of northeastern Texas and parts of Louisiana under tornado watches. Texas also faces potential hail, flash floods and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis reports.
www.cbsnews.comMajor storms are sweeping the U.S., putting over a third of Americans under some sort of severe weather alert. Rob Marciano has the forecast. Parts of the U.S. are bracing for multiple days of potential severe weather after a night of extreme conditions that slammed several states. CBS News' Ian Lee reports. Severe weather hit the Midwest as tornadoes and large hail hammered parts of 11 states. Around 125 million people could be at risk for more dangerous storms Tuesday. Ian Lee has the...
www.cbsnews.comAs of Thursday, there have been 699 preliminary tornado reports across the U.S., according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center, well above the historical average of 549 tornadoes through May 9.
www.accuweather.comA storm system that has already produced multiple tornadoes, grapefruit-sized hail and damage across several states slides east Wednesday across the central U.S.
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