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Severe Weather Watches Overview

Watch data currently updates every 15 minutes.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0108 for Northwest Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, New York, Far Northeast Pennsylvania, Southern Vermont

Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
A tornado or two possible

Tornado Watch #0109 for Central and Eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, Extreme Southeast Minnesota, Southern Wisconsin, Lake Michigan

Several tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes likely
Widespread large hail and scattered very large hail events to 4 inches in diameter likely
Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible

Tornado Watch #0110 for South-Central and Southeast Kansas, Western, Central, and Northern Oklahoma, Western North Texas

A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3.5 inches in diameter likely
Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0111 for West and West-Central Texas

Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
A tornado or two possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0112 for Northern and Central Indiana, Western Ohio

Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter possible
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
A tornado or two possible

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0108

Locations Affected

Northwest Connecticut

Western Massachusetts

New York

Far Northeast Pennsylvania

Southern Vermont

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Summary

Thunderstorms should continue to increase in coverage and intensity while posing a threat for mainly scattered damaging winds. Peak gusts could reach up to 60-70 mph. Isolated hail and perhaps a tornado or two may occur with any supercells along/near a front in northern New York/southern Vermont.

Severe Weather Threats

Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

A tornado or two possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

SEL8

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 108
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
250 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
  Northwest Connecticut
  Western Massachusetts
  New York
  Far Northeast Pennsylvania
  Southern Vermont

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 250 PM until
  1000 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
  Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
  Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
  A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorms should continue to increase in coverage and
intensity while posing a threat for mainly scattered damaging winds.
Peak gusts could reach up to 60-70 mph. Isolated hail and perhaps a
tornado or two may occur with any supercells along/near a front in
northern New York/southern Vermont.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 80
statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles north of Glens
Falls NY to 25 miles west southwest of Monticello NY. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

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AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
27040.

...Gleason

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Tornado Watch #0109

Locations Affected

Central and Eastern Iowa

Northern Illinois

Extreme Southeast Minnesota

Southern Wisconsin

Lake Michigan

Tornado Watch Summary

Supercell thunderstorms will pose a threat for very large to giant hail this afternoon and evening as they track eastward, with the largest hailstones potentially reaching up to 3-4 inches in diameter. The threat for several tornadoes will increase later this afternoon and evening along a warm front, and any sustained supercell will be capable of producing a strong tornado. Otherwise, scattered to numerous severe/damaging winds may eventually occur as thunderstorms consolidate into one or more bowing clusters, with peak gusts up to 65-75 mph.

Severe Weather Threats

Several tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes likely

Widespread large hail and scattered very large hail events to 4 inches in diameter likely

Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible

Tornado Watch Details

SEL9

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 109
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
230 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of 
  Central and Eastern Iowa
  Northern Illinois
  Extreme Southeast Minnesota
  Southern Wisconsin
  Lake Michigan

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 230 PM until
  1000 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include...
  Several tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes likely
  Widespread large hail and scattered very large hail events to 4
    inches in diameter likely
  Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
    to 75 mph possible

SUMMARY...Supercell thunderstorms will pose a threat for very large
to giant hail this afternoon and evening as they track eastward,
with the largest hailstones potentially reaching up to 3-4 inches in
diameter. The threat for several tornadoes will increase later this
afternoon and evening along a warm front, and any sustained
supercell will be capable of producing a strong tornado. Otherwise,
scattered to numerous severe/damaging winds may eventually occur as
thunderstorms consolidate into one or more bowing clusters, with
peak gusts up to 65-75 mph.

The tornado watch area is approximately along and 75 statute miles
north and south of a line from 60 miles west southwest of Waterloo
IA to 20 miles north northeast of Milwaukee WI. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU9).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.

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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 108...

AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 4 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean
storm motion vector 26035.

...Gleason

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Tornado Watch #0110

Locations Affected

South-Central and Southeast Kansas

Western, Central, and Northern Oklahoma

Western North Texas

Tornado Watch Summary

Supercells that develop this afternoon and evening will likely pose a threat for large to very large hail initially. With time this evening, the threat for a few tornadoes should gradually increase with any thunderstorms that can remain at least semi-discrete. Scattered severe/damaging winds may also occur with any clusters that can eventually form and spread northeastward through the evening. Peak gusts may reach up to 65-75 mph.

Severe Weather Threats

A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible

Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3.5 inches in diameter likely

Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible

Tornado Watch Details

SEL0

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 110
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
320 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of 
  South-Central and Southeast Kansas
  Western, Central, and Northern Oklahoma
  Western North Texas

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 320 PM until
  1100 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include...
  A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible
  Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3.5
    inches in diameter likely
  Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
    to 75 mph possible

SUMMARY...Supercells that develop this afternoon and evening will
likely pose a threat for large to very large hail initially. With
time this evening, the threat for a few tornadoes should gradually
increase with any thunderstorms that can remain at least
semi-discrete. Scattered severe/damaging winds may also occur with
any clusters that can eventually form and spread northeastward
through the evening. Peak gusts may reach up to 65-75 mph.

The tornado watch area is approximately along and 65 statute miles
east and west of a line from 60 miles southwest of Wichita Falls TX
to 55 miles west northwest of Chanute KS. For a complete depiction
of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU0).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.

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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 108...WW 109...

AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 3.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean
storm motion vector 24030.

...Gleason

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0111

Locations Affected

West and West-Central Texas

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Summary

Supercells should pose a threat for mainly large to very large hail this afternoon and evening, with peak hailstones up to 2-3 inches in diameter possible. Isolated severe gusts may also occur, along with a tornado or two.

Severe Weather Threats

Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely

Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

A tornado or two possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

SEL1

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 111
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
345 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
  West and West-Central Texas

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 345 PM until
  1100 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include...
  Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3
    inches in diameter likely
  Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
  A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...Supercells should pose a threat for mainly large to very
large hail this afternoon and evening, with peak hailstones up to
2-3 inches in diameter possible. Isolated severe gusts may also
occur, along with a tornado or two.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60
statute miles east and west of a line from 75 miles north northwest
of Abilene TX to 30 miles west of Del Rio TX. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU1).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

&&

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 108...WW 109...WW 110...

AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector
24030.

...Gleason

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0112

Locations Affected

Northern and Central Indiana

Western Ohio

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Summary

Multiple supercells should continue to pose a threat for mainly large hail and damaging winds as they move eastward late this afternoon and into the evening. A tornado or two may also occur.

Severe Weather Threats

Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter possible

Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

A tornado or two possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

SEL2

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 112
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
500 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
  Northern and Central Indiana
  Western Ohio

* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 500 PM until
  1100 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
  Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events
    to 3 inches in diameter possible
  Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
  A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...Multiple supercells should continue to pose a threat for
mainly large hail and damaging winds as they move eastward late this
afternoon and into the evening. A tornado or two may also occur.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 70
statute miles north and south of a line from 25 miles south
southwest of Lafayette IN to 55 miles north northeast of Dayton OH.
For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch
outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

&&

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 108...WW 109...WW
110...WW 111...

AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
27035.

...Gleason

National Risk Overview

Tuesday, April 14: TORNADO: 10%; HAIL: 30%; WIND: 30%
Wednesday, April 15: TORNADO: 5%; HAIL: 15%; WIND: 15%
Thursday, April 16: ANY SEVERE: 5%
Friday, April 17: ANY SEVERE: 30%
Saturday, April 18: ANY SEVERE: 15%
Sunday, April 19: ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
Monday, April 20: ANY SEVERE: potential too low
Tuesday, April 21: ANY SEVERE: potential too low

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