Kevin Schneider

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<p>A new system triggers the threat for severe weather through Monday and Tuesday as a large upper-level trough deepens over the western U.S. This, in combination with a surface front and dryline, will trigger dangerously strong storms today through the work week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/ezgif-1e6993fe8a8dfd-1747624777259.gif"></p><h1>Overnight</h1><p>Overnight, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a <strong>MODERATE risk (level 4 out of 5)</strong> for the central plains into the southeast, where the likelihood of severe storms is greatest. Strong deep-layer wind shear will favor the growth of supercell thunderstorms, which have the potential to produce large hail and damaging winds. As the low-level jet strengthens throughout the day, tornadoes—including potentially strong ones—will become a significant threat.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-18 211621-1747624870173.png"></p><p>Storms will attempt to cluster together in some spots overnight, but now that the low-level jet has kicked in, the severe risk of damaging tornadoes, hail, and winds will only continue into the early morning hours of Monday.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/overngighggt-1747618971140.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><h1>Monday - Tuesday</h1><p>The severe weather threat continues into Monday, especially across Kansas, Oklahoma, and parts of the Midwest. A negatively tilted upper-level trough will help maintain a very moist and unstable environment east of a dryline, while a weakening surface low moves southward. Severe storms will likely develop along and east of I-35 in Oklahoma and southeast Kansas, with all severe threats like hail, wind, and tornadoes will be possible. The storm risk will decrease as you move farther north, but some elevated hail is still possible into northeast Kansas, southeast Nebraska, and Iowa.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-18 122003-1747593573657.png">On Tuesday, we remain at an <strong>ENHANCED</strong> (level 3 out of 5) risk for severe weather across portions of the Tennessee River and Lower Mississippi River Valley. Thunderstorms on Tuesday will continue starting Monday as the frontal boundary moves in. The warm sector could support a few bowing segments capable of producing wind damage, and the threat for large hail and tornadoes continues, too.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-18 122126-1747593695268.png">The timing of our storms on Monday will be somewhat dependent on how tonight's storms behave.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/05-18_wide mon tue-1747593800719.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p>Know where to go in case of a tornado or severe storm warning and review your emergency kits to ensure they include essential supplies like flashlights, batteries, a weather radio, and first aid items. Be aware of the difference between a <strong>watch</strong> (conditions are favorable for severe weather) and a <strong>warning</strong> (severe weather is imminent).&nbsp;</p><p>Please continue to check the forecast and stay with us at WeatherNation as further details come in.</p>

Alana Cameron

MODERATE (level 4 out of 5) Risk for Severe Storms

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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<p><strong><span>KENTUCKY </span></strong><span>- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at least 19 Kentuckians are dead in a post on the social media platform X, after an onslaught of tornadoes and severe storms swept through the Bluegrass State over the weekend.&nbsp;</span></p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1924161796463579369" src="https://x.com/GovAndyBeshear/status/1924161796463579369&nbsp;"></div><p><span>Seventeen of the deaths occurred in Laurel County, where the town of London, KY, took a direct hit from a damaging tornado. </span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>WeatherNation had crews on the ground just moments after the tornado swept through the community of London, where tales of survival and destruction continue to come to light.</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/PKG_TRT_2.00_051725_LONDON KENTUCKY DEADLY TORNADO SHATTERS COMMUNITY_PETRAMALA CLEMENT_CK-1747613795327.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p><span>Local National Weather Service officials are working to detail the strength of this storm, where at least EF-3 damage has already been found. The NWS will have the final say on the rating once surveys are completed. </span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>In the wake of the disaster, multiple relief organizations are working in the area to help restore a sense of normalcy to the region. Seven counties and 1 city have declared disaster declarations after the storms.</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>On Sunday, WeatherNation spoke with Mercy Chefs, a non-profit dedicated to serving meals to those impacted by disasters, first responders, and volunteers helping with the recovery efforts. </span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t05uh3ZMgGk" start="0"></iframe></div><p><span>Another round of severe weather is expected to impact the Midwest and Tennessee Valley both on Monday and Tuesday. We’ll have continued coverage of the severe threat and the recovery efforts from Kentucky as they develop.</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p>

At Least 19 Kentuckians Dead After Tornado Outbreak

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Chris Tomer

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<p>Winter continues across the high mountains of the West!  A strong trough of low pressure slides across Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Colorado with valley rains and heavy snow above 8,000ft.</p><h1>Timing</h1><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/tomer west futurecast-1747610010003.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Precipitation</h1><p>Heavy precipitation in the form of both rain and snow will be possible over the next couple of days and energy moves overhead. Travel could be treacherous over the mountain passes both Sunday and Monday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/tomer west precip forecast-1747610051261.jpg">Snow is likely above 8,000ft across Colorado's mountains. Most places can expect 5-10 inches with up to 15 inches above 10,000ft. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/tomer ut co wwa-1747613266000.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.</p>

Late Spring Snow Blankets the Western Mountains

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Meteorologist Jesse Kelley is excited to join the talented staff at Weather Nation. Jesse spent most of his childhood in Birmingham, Alabama. The state of Alabama is prone to seeing various types of weather from severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter weather. For college, Jesse attended the University of South Alabama where he received his degree in Broadcast Meteorology along with minors in Math and Geography. From Alabama, Jesse started his broadcast television working three years at KAVU-TV in Victoria. Recently, he finished a stint in Shreveport, LA. Jesse and his wife are looking forward to making the Rocky Mountains and Colorado home. If you would like to follow me, you can follow me on Twitter @JesseKelleywx and on Facebook at Meteorologist Jesse Kelley.

Jesse Kelley

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<p>Our stretch of record heat will persist into the work week across states including Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. Here are some of the locations we expect to tie or beat record highs now through Tuesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-18 120937-1747591893683.png"> The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-debuts-heatrisk-tool-nationwide"><strong>HeatRisk </strong></a>through tonight remains at<strong> extreme</strong> for locations in Texas and moderate across the rest of the south and into Florida.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-18 120954-1747592029448.png">As we head into the work week, some locations can anticipate a cool down back to seasonable, Dallas being one of them thanks to the incoming rain chances.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-18 121034-1747592068548.png"></p><p>How do you stay safe in this kind of heat? It is early in the season, so many of us are seeing this type of heat for the first time this year. In light of this forecast, residents are encouraged to take heat precautions seriously. With many communities still in spring mode, it’s important to be proactive—especially in areas without widespread air conditioning or heat preparedness infrastructure.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-13 074710-1747144046862.png">Tune into the local regional forecast on WeatherNation for more details.</p>

Texas & Deep South Heat Continues

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<p></p><h1><strong>Saturday Severe Outlook</strong></h1><p>Another round of severe storms are in the forecast tonight across the Southern Plains from Texas into the Deep South! Saturday's storms have already produced some large hail and a tornado in Oklahoma!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1-1747536368556.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1-1747536420707.png"></p><p>All modes of severe storms will be in the forecast and that includes the risk of tornadoes and large hail.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1-1747536477644.png"></p><p></p><h1>Timing</h1><p>For the rest of tonight, we will see thunderstorms moving into the ArkLaTex and ArkLaMiss regions. Please have a few ways to receive weather alerts if more warnings are issued!</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/New Baron Video 3-1747536618809.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.</p>

More Severe Storms in the Forecast Saturday

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Brittany Lockley

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<p>A progressive shortwave trough will be moving eastward across the Great Lakes region Saturday. As temperatures cool aloft and strong daytime heating continues, there will be enough energy to create favorable conditions for severe weather.</p><p style="text-align: start">Thunderstorms are already forming across New York and are expected to intensify as they move into a more unstable atmosphere by mid-afternoon. These storms have the potential to develop into supercells, with locally damaging winds being the primary threat. The strongest storms may also produce hail and possibly even a tornado or two. A severe thunderstorm watch has already been issued for the state of New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire.</p><p style="text-align: start"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/tomer east sat setup-1747444227140.jpg"></p><p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms across the Northeast on Saturday. Strong wind, damaging hail, and tornadoes are possible. The severe weather risk is expected to peak in the afternoon as storm intensify and move into unstable conditions.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-17 111206-1747501949742.png">Timing</h1><p>At the surface a warm front will move into the Northeast first with isolated showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Watch for morning and midday rain/thunderstorms. Additional strong to severe thunderstorms might develop in the afternoon as the associated cold front moves into the region. These storms ahead of the cold front will be the strongest.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/2024-07-26 07-30-17-1747502492423.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Rain Forecast</h1><p>Expect pockets of 1-2 inches of rainfall accumulation.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/tomer ne rain forecast-1747444607208.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.</p>

Northeast Severe Weather Risk Saturday

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<p><strong>MID-ATLANTIC</strong> - A slow-moving upper-level low contributed to several flash flood emergencies across areas of Virginia and Maryland earlier this week. The same system is contributing to a storm and rain threat that will persist into the weekend.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1-1747337632590.png"></p><p>On Friday and Saturday, a cold front will be swinging out of the Midwest. As a result, there is a higher chance of severe storms along the East Coast. By Friday night, we will be keeping a close eye on some weakening severe storms coming out of the Ohio Valley. Saturday, daytime heating will likely spark new severe storms along the cold front.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/ecfri-1747353561140.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1-1747338314421.png">Tune into WeatherNation :10 past the hour for the eastern regional forecast for more updates.</p>

The Severe Risk Persists Across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic

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A cold front will bring severe storms to areas of North Texas today and this includes the cities of Fort Worth and Dallas.  The timing of these severe storms could be for your evening commute with the risk of large hail, tornadoes and damaging wind gusts.  Here is the very latest.
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A large area of the Nation is under a risk of severe storms from the High Plains to the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys.  The area that could see numerous severe storms will be North Texas in the ArkLaTex.
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The biggest weather threats for North Texas will tornadoes and large hail (over 2" in diameter).  Damaging wind and heavy rain will also be a severe risk for this afternoon and evening.  Please be weather alert if you will be in this part of Texas today.
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The timing for the storms will be for the late afternoon and into the early evening.  These storms will begin with today's daytime heating, but strong upper-level winds could keep these storms going well into Thursday morning.  Keep checking with WeatherNation for the very latest.

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Large Hail and Tornadoes in the Forecast for North Texas Wednesday

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At Least 19 Kentuckians Dead After Tornado Outbreak

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Late Spring Snow Blankets the Western Mountains

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More Severe Storms in the Forecast Saturday

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The Severe Risk Persists Across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic

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