Isolated Severe Risk for California and Arizona Today

news image
Special Stories
12 Mar 2020 9:19 AM
On top of all the heavy rain impacting the Southwest, we could also see some strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening.  The severe threat will likely be large hail and damaging winds, but if a supercell can develop, we might see an isolated tornado. Here is the latest forecast.

Severe Outlook

Isolated severe storms are possible today for cities like El Centro, Blythe, Yuma and Phoenix.  The storms will be scattered in nature, but the severe risk will likely be more isolated later today.

Severe Risk

Wind and hail are the main risk, but a quick spin up for a tornado chance can't be completely ruled out of the forecast.

Forecast

The timing of the intense storms will be for the afternoon and evening hours. Once the sun sets, the severe risk will diminish for these areas. Keep checking with WeatherNation for more on today's severe risk.  
All Weather News
More
Large Hail Hits the Midwest, Strong Storms Return Next Week

Large Hail Hits the Midwest, Strong Storms Return Next Week

A strong cold front raced across the Midwest

27 Mar 2026 10:30 AM
More Records Obliterated - Heat Soars Into Central U.S.

More Records Obliterated - Heat Soars Into Central U.S.

ABOVE - The month of March has been setting r

27 Mar 2026 2:35 AM
Passing Fronts Increase Fire Danger

Passing Fronts Increase Fire Danger

It's been unbearably hot across the west for

27 Mar 2026 2:10 AM
PEAK BLOOM - Cherry Blossoms Emerge at the National Mall

PEAK BLOOM - Cherry Blossoms Emerge at the National Mall

Top Image Credit: National Parks ServiceSprin

27 Mar 2026 1:50 AM
Pineapple Express Delivers Another Round of Rain

Pineapple Express Delivers Another Round of Rain

Heavy rainfall from moisture that inundated t

24 Mar 2026 9:45 AM
Powerful Kona Low Devastates Hawaii Over the Weekend

Powerful Kona Low Devastates Hawaii Over the Weekend

After record shattering rain and hurricane fo

23 Mar 2026 4:30 PM
Severe Storm Potential Heads East from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast

Severe Storm Potential Heads East from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast

A series of systems moving across the Norther

23 Mar 2026 2:10 AM