Thursday Severe Weather Update

news image
Top Stories
5 Jul 2018 5:49 AM
We are looking at a strong chance for large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes over parts of South Dakota and Nebraska for Friday afternoon and evening.  The tornado risk could actually impact parts of Minnesota and Iowa as well.

Severe Outlook

 Several areas across the country could see some isolated severe storms today.  This includes the Central Rockies, the Ohio Valley and the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana.  This will not be a huge severe outbreak, but large hail and damaging winds will be the primary weather threats.  

Forecast

A lot of these storms will be developing during the afternoon and evening hours.  Here is the latest forecast. Central Rockies and Middle Mississippi Valley Gulf Coast Northeast Keep checking back with WeatherNation for more updates on today's severe weather.   Meteorologist Patrick Crawford
All Weather News
More
Record Warmth in Store For the West

Record Warmth in Store For the West

Here comes the warmth again across the West!

13 Jan 2026 3:05 PM
Snow and Rain  From the Great Lakes to the South

Snow and Rain From the Great Lakes to the South

A trough of low pressure will dive south, wit

13 Jan 2026 2:35 PM
Year in Review: 2025 4th Warmest on Record

Year in Review: 2025 4th Warmest on Record

COURTESY: NCEI Assessing the U.S. Temperature

13 Jan 2026 2:35 PM
Arctic Air Blasts The South This Week

Arctic Air Blasts The South This Week

A deep trough of low pressure will help Arcti

13 Jan 2026 2:30 PM
Avalanche Danger Continues Out West

Avalanche Danger Continues Out West

You wouldn't think we had enough snow in the

13 Jan 2026 1:27 PM
Record Snowfall Sinking Boats in Alaska

Record Snowfall Sinking Boats in Alaska

Most of the lower 48 has been missing out on

12 Jan 2026 12:40 PM
Snow Squalls In The Northeast

Snow Squalls In The Northeast

The Northeastern U.S. has been one of the mor

12 Jan 2026 2:45 AM