Maps show where severe weather threatens millions this week

Numerous states face inclement weather, including heavy rain and potential severe thunderstorms this week, forecasters say.

First of two powerful cross-country storms pushes east, with millions at risk of severe storms, floods

Ahead of the first cross-country system, a cold front delivered downpours across parts of Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas Thursday morning before thunderstorms clustered together in a fast-moving line, producing a tornado that knocked out power to parts of Purcell, Oklahoma.

Storms that spawned Oklahoma tornadoes head to Ohio. Timing, impacts

A severe storm system that produced tornadoes in Oklahoma is moving toward Ohio. The storm is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to Ohio on Thursday evening. The system is predicted to weaken as it moves eastward across the state overnight.

Severe Weather Threat In South As Wind, Snow Target Parts Of Plains, Midwest, East This Weekend

It's not necessarily a major storm, but we'll see a little of everything across the eastern two-thirds of the country into the weekend. Here's our latest forecast.

Severe storms popping up around Kansas City. Strong winds, maybe tornado possible

Severe thunderstorms are popping up around the Kansas City area. Wind guts to 65 mph or a brief tornado are possible through the evening hours, the National Weather Service said.

Damaging wind, hail and an isolated tornado threat Friday evening

Friday starts quiet but storms will overspread the region from the west by mid to late afternoon and then continue well into the evening. Severe weather is possible with damaging wind and hail the primary concern. An isolated tornado can’t be ruled out across our southeastern parishes. Please stay weather aware throughout the day.

Alabama’s first severe weather threat of 2026 expands across much of the state

Friday will bring the first chance for severe weather to Alabama in 2026. And more of the state will now have to be on guard for storms. The National Weather Service on Wednesday updated its severe weather outlook for Friday, and it both increases the risk level and expands the areas that could see storms.

New Orleans braces for 4–6 inches of rain, severe storm threat

Most areas should see at least 1 to 2 inches of rain through the event, with some pockets of much higher totals in the 4- to 6-inch-plus range. The area is also under a level 2 of 5 slight risk for severe storms. In addition to heavy downpours, expect frequent lightning, gusty winds and a chance for tornadoes to develop, as well as hail.

Texas snowfall update as storm approaches

Meteorologists have been warning of the storm since the start of this week, with the NWS sharing that parts of Texas and surrounding states are experiencing a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday as the storm treks east.
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