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EXPIRED Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0135 for Southern and Eastern Minnesota, Western Wisconsin

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

EXPIRED Tornado Watch #0136 for Central and Eastern Kansas

A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
Widespread large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3.5 inches in diameter likely
Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 80 mph possible

Tornado Watch #0137 for Central Oklahoma

A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0138 for Central Iowa, Northeast Kansas, Northwest Missouri

Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible
A tornado or two possible

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EXPIRED Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0135

Locations Affected

Southern and Eastern Minnesota

Western Wisconsin

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Summary

Storms are expected to intensify through mid/late afternoon initially across southern/central Minnesota, before spreading into western Wisconsin later this afternoon and evening.

Severe Weather Threats

Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

A tornado or two possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 135
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
145 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
  Southern and Eastern Minnesota
  Western Wisconsin

* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 145 PM until
  800 PM CDT.

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

SUMMARY...Storms are expected to intensify through mid/late
afternoon initially across southern/central Minnesota, before
spreading into western Wisconsin later this afternoon and evening.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60
statute miles east and west of a line from 20 miles east southeast
of Fairmont MN to 60 miles northeast of Saint Cloud MN. For a
complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline
update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).

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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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 134...

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
23030.

...Guyer

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EXPIRED Tornado Watch #0136

Locations Affected

Central and Eastern Kansas

Tornado Watch Summary

Intense storm development is expected initially across parts of northern/east-central Kansas through late afternoon, becoming more scattered/widespread into this evening across the remainder of eastern Kansas. All severe hazards are expected, including tornadoes, very large hail and damaging winds.

Severe Weather Threats

A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible

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

Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 80 mph possible

Tornado Watch Details

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 136
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
205 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of 
  Central and Eastern Kansas

* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 205 PM until
  900 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include...
  A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
  Widespread large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3.5
    inches in diameter likely
  Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
    to 80 mph possible

SUMMARY...Intense storm development is expected initially across
parts of northern/east-central Kansas through late afternoon,
becoming more scattered/widespread into this evening across the
remainder of eastern Kansas. All severe hazards are expected,
including tornadoes, very large hail and damaging winds.

The tornado watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles
east and west of a line from 65 miles north northeast of Manhattan
KS to 45 miles south southeast of Wichita KS. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

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 134...WW 135...

AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 3.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 70 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean
storm motion vector 25030.

...Guyer

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Tornado Watch #0137

Locations Affected

Central Oklahoma

Tornado Watch Summary

Thunderstorms are beginning to develop in north-central Oklahoma along a dryline/cold front. Other isolated storms may develop this evening farther south along the dryline into southwest Oklahoma. Supercells capable of very large hail and a few tornadoes are possible.

Severe Weather Threats

A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible

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

Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

Tornado Watch Details

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 137
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
510 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of 
  Central Oklahoma

* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 510 PM until
  1100 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include...
  A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
  Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3
    inches in diameter likely
  Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are beginning to develop in north-central
Oklahoma along a dryline/cold front.  Other isolated storms may
develop this evening farther south along the dryline into southwest
Oklahoma.  Supercells capable of very large hail and a few tornadoes
are possible.

The tornado watch area is approximately along and 45 statute miles
east and west of a line from 20 miles north of Ponca City OK to 25
miles east of Fort Sill OK. For a complete depiction of the watch
see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7).

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 134...WW 135...WW 136...

AVIATION...Tornadoes and 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 25030.

...Hart

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch #0138

Locations Affected

Central Iowa

Northeast Kansas

Northwest Missouri

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Summary

A line of intense storms extending from northeast Kansas into central Iowa will track eastward across the watch area through the evening. The strongest cells will pose a risk of damaging winds and hail. A tornado or two is also possible.

Severe Weather Threats

Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely

Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible

A tornado or two possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Details

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 138
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
555 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
  Central Iowa
  Northeast Kansas
  Northwest Missouri

* Effective this Thursday afternoon from 555 PM until Midnight
  CDT.

* Primary threats include...
  Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
  Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
    inches in diameter possible
  A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...A line of intense storms extending from northeast Kansas
into central Iowa will track eastward across the watch area through
the evening.  The strongest cells will pose a risk of damaging winds
and hail.  A tornado or two is also possible.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50
statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles northeast of
Mason City IA to 50 miles south southeast of Olathe KS. 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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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 134...WW 135...WW
136...WW 137...

AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
25030.

...Hart

National Risk Overview

Thursday, April 23: TORNADO: 10%; HAIL: 45%; WIND: 30%
Friday, April 24: TORNADO: 2%; HAIL: 15%; WIND: 15%
Saturday, April 25: ANY SEVERE: 30%
Sunday, April 26: ANY SEVERE: 30%
Monday, April 27: ANY SEVERE: 30%
Tuesday, April 28: ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
Wednesday, April 29: ANY SEVERE: predictability too low
Thursday, April 30: ANY SEVERE: predictability too low

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