Deadly Tornadoes Strike South Wednesday

Special Stories
23 Apr 2020 7:05 AM
Another powerful severe weather outbreak strikes the south. Multiple large tornadoes were reported on the ground. Including a deadly tornado in Madill, OK where our Field Correspondent Tony Russell was able to get damage video at first light. https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1253311461582974976 https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/videos/571366170167220/   The threat for severe thunderstorms continued overnight into Thursday morning into the Mississippi Delta region. Areas generally along and east of the Red River were under a risk for severe weather. Warm temperatures, coupled with high humidity and a strong jet stream created severe thunderstorms overnight and early Thursday morning. The added moisture was mostly supplied by a rich flow from Gulf of Mexico. Climbing temperatures produced plenty of energy (CAPE) to fuel stronger storms. For Thursday, a strengthening low pressure center will continue to push eastward toward the Mississippi River delta. Thunderstorms will fire ahead of the main cold front.  Initially forming as supercells, the thunderstorms will likely develop into a line, bringing straight-line wind damage.  However, the threat for tornadoes will remain.There will also be very heavy rainfall.  This could lead to flooding in some areas. WeatherNation will keep you updated on the severe weather threat on-air and online. Be sure to check back for updates!
All Weather News
More
Dolly is Battling Dry Air and Wind Shear as it Moves Towards the Caribbean

Dolly is Battling Dry Air and Wind Shear as it Moves Towards the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlant

28 Aug 2026 12:30 AM
Extreme Heat In Los Angeles and the Southwest

Extreme Heat In Los Angeles and the Southwest

High pressure has returned to the Southwest.

28 Aug 2026 12:20 AM
NEW: Karina & Lowell Named in the Eastern Pacific

NEW: Karina & Lowell Named in the Eastern Pacific

Thursday afternoon, two areas of investigatio

27 Aug 2026 11:15 PM
El Nino Pushes Sharks into Southern California Beaches

El Nino Pushes Sharks into Southern California Beaches

During El Nino, temperatures across the Easte

27 Aug 2026 10:00 PM
Front Brings Severe Weather & Flood Threat to the I-95 Corridor

Front Brings Severe Weather & Flood Threat to the I-95 Corridor

Strong storms and flash flooding have plagued

27 Aug 2026 8:15 PM
Significant Winds and Hail Possible for the Plains

Significant Winds and Hail Possible for the Plains

Hail was torrential along the Colorado front

27 Aug 2026 8:00 PM
Ross Fire Burning West of Fort Worth

Ross Fire Burning West of Fort Worth

A wildfire broke out in the Lone Star State o

27 Aug 2026 11:30 AM