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The next 2–3 weeks could become VERY interesting across the High Plains and parts of the Midwest as forecast patterns hint at increasing severe weather potential heading toward late May! 🌩️🌪️⚡️ Long-range guidance and climate outlooks continue suggesting a shift toward a warmer, more humid pattern across the central U.S., with Gulf moisture likely surging northward underneath stronger jet stream energy ejecting out of the western U.S. 👀🌡️💨 That type of setup often favors supercells, large hail, damaging winds, and tornado potential across areas like Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, eastern Colorado, Texas Panhandle, and eventually parts of Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. NOAA/CPC outlooks are also hinting at above-normal precipitation and a more active storm corridor developing later in May across portions of the Plains and Midwest. 🌧️⚡ Models still have a lot of uncertainty this far out, but the overall pattern does NOT look quiet heading deeper into storm season. May is historically peak tornado season across Tornado Alley, and some forecasters believe the High Plains could finally begin ramping up after much of the early-season action focused farther east into the Midwest and Mississippi Valley. 🌪️📈 Storm chasers may need to keep a close eye on dryline setups, warm fronts, and increasing instability as we approach the final weeks of May. 🔥🌩️🌪️ #SevereWeather #TornadoSeason #StormChasing #HighPlains #MidwestWeather #Supercells #TornadoAlley #Weather #Storms #Kansas #Nebraska #Oklahoma #Illinois #Iowa #Missouri #Meteorology #WeatherAlert #SpringStorms #ExtremeWeather #ChicagoMWeather
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As expected, storms are firing up this afternoon across Central Arkansas. These pose no tornado threat but these do carry a hail, wind and A LOT of Lightning with these storms. Flash Flooding is also a concern with the storms being very very slow movers. #arwx #springstorms ~…
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Storms brewing over Detroit Intercepted some very small hail #Detroit #miwx #springstorms
Radar update as of 1:25 pm EDT 5/9/26 shows our cold front beginning to move through. Behind the cold front, wind gusts are increasing while the temperatures are decreasing. Circled in the red area is where thunderstorms have begun to blossom ahead of the front. These storms will continue to grow upscale, eventually producing strong to severe wind and hail reports. Damaging winds of 60 mph and 1" diameter hail remain possible within any severe storm today, and we will go live to track when any warnings pop-up. More storms will fill in along the front to the north and south as the afternoon progresses.
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🌧️📷Before you crash, give your doors & windows some quick love: 📷 Tug weatherstripping Caulk those window seals 📷 Tighten door gaps 📷Little work tonight = dry house tomorrow 📷 Stay safe out there! Remember to keep your head up, and your home right! #Kentucky #SpringStorms #StormPrep #HomeMaintenance #DoneRightDoneDon
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🌤️ Central Indiana Weather Update – Monday, April 27 A warm and breezy start to the day across central Indiana with highs climbing into the mid to upper 70s this afternoon. ⛅ Expect a mix of clouds and sun early, but conditions turn more active later on… ⛈️ Storm chances increase late afternoon into the evening, with a few thunderstorms possible. Some storms could become strong, bringing: Damaging wind gusts Small hail Brief heavy downpours 💨 It’ll stay breezy through the day, adding to that springtime feel. ⚠️ If you’ve got evening plans, keep an eye on the sky and stay weather-aware! #INwx #IndyWeather #SpringStorms
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⚠️🌩️ Low-End Severe Weather Risk Monday & Tuesday (Upper Midwest) A marginal (low-end) severe weather setup is expected across parts of the Upper Midwest including IA, IL, WI, MI, MO, and IN. Storms will develop along a front with limited instability and weaker dynamics, keeping the overall threat on the lower side. 👉 Primary threats: •🧊 Large hail (main concern) •💨 Damaging wind gusts (isolated strong storms) 👉 Tornado threat: •🌪️ Very low / limited •Most storms likely stay elevated or struggle to fully organize 💡 Additional insight: Recent setups across the Midwest have shown that when storms form along fronts with limited surface-based instability, hail and wind tend to dominate while tornado risk stays minimal . Similar patterns this month have produced hail and scattered wind damage with only isolated tornado potential . 👉 What to watch: •Storm coverage increasing into evening hours •Strongest storms where boundaries briefly enhance instability •Locally heavy rain possible in spots 🌧️ ⸻ 🔥 Quick Take: Low-end setup overall, but a few storms could still pack a punch with hail and gusty winds — just not a big tornado day. ⸻ #SevereWeather #MidwestWeather #ILwx #IAwx #WIwx #MIwx #INwx #MOwx #StormChasing #WeatherAlert #Hail #WindDamage #SpringStorms 🌩️💨🧊
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Storm season is almost here, and we’re getting ready to hit the road again this spring to bring you live severe weather coverage, important updates, and real-time storm reports from the field. If you’d like to help support our mission to help save lives and keep us on the road this spring, you can support us here: buymeacoffee.com/thestormchq Every bit of support helps with fuel, data, gear, and the cost of covering storms safely and effectively. Thank you so much for being part of this journey and helping support what we do. 🌪️⚡ #StormChasing #SevereWeather #StormSeason #WeatherUpdates #LiveCoverage #StormReports #SupportTheMission #StormChaser #WeatherCommunity #springstorms
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Sky waves at sunset >> moving northeast #arwx #springstorms #rollcloud @ryanvaughan
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Overnight storms are expected in St. Louis. Before you go to bed, have a way to get urgent weather alerts for your safety! - Sign up for NotifySTL (stlouis-mo.gov/notifystl) - Have a NOAA Weather Radio - Keep your cell phone charged! #ReadySTL #BePrepared #SpringStorms

Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon over NE MO and west central IL and become more widespread this evening. These storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall. #stlwx #ilwx #mowx #midmowx
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*11pm MON 3/9/26* We will see some scattered showers/storms late tonight into early TUE morning, which I often call it "Mother Nature's Alarm Clock" ⚡️⏰ #tnwx #SpringStorms
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Spring weather can change the road in an instant. 🌧️🌸 Before you head out, remember: 🚧 Watch for road closures and washouts 🚗 Slow down on slick roads 💡 Use headlights in low visibility ⚠️ Never drive through flooded roads — Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Your safety comes first. #DriveSafe #SpringStorms
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Hoping to still be able to watch #BostonBlue tonight (thankfully north of me, but still under a tornado watch)….will still be present for our tweetfest regardless! #springstorms #gottaloveoklahomaweather #tornadoseasonhasstarted
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🌩️ NAM 3km is lighting up Tuesday across the Texas Panhandle! That’s a signal the model is seeing a potentially active setup with storms that could turn strong/severe if the ingredients come together. Definitely one to watch as we get closer and details sharpen up. 👀⚡🌪️ #TexasPanhandle #TXwx #SevereWeather #StormChasing #Thunderstorms #SevereStorms #NAM3km #ModelWatch #Forecast #WeatherUpdate #TornadoWatch #Hail #DamagingWinds #SpringStorms #PlainsWeather
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Roughly 24 hours later. @PioneerSeeds looking decent considering the storm we had #springstorms #goodbones #iversfarms
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Storms have been rollin' through for the past few days. Take today to check on your neighbors, refill that emergency kit, and charge your phone while you're at it. #Southernpreps #SCWx #SCTweets #SpringStorms
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Rain in the forecast? ☔ Your gutters better be ready. LeafGuard’s seamless system keeps water flowing and your home protected—no matter the weather. #SpringStorms #gutterservices #RainReady #spring
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Spring storms are here, and your gutters are your home’s first line of defense!🌧 Now’s the time for a good clean, and if your gutters aren’t up to the task, it might be time for an upgrade. We’ve got you (and your home) covered! #SpringStorms #GutterMaintenance #FergusonRoofing
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