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Chicago and surrounding suburbs face multiple rounds of strong storms tonight through Tuesday, with large hail, damaging winds and a low tornado threat, plus possible flooding; after a record-warm day on Monday, temperatures drop later this week as more rain threats move in Thursday and Saturday.
A cluster of severe thunderstorms is expected across the Midwest, focusing on Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, with rotating supercells that could produce baseball-sized hail and a tornado risk; a cold front may boost hail while limiting tornadoes, and storms could merge into squall lines by evening, with isolated flooding possible.
Forecasters warn that late Thursday storms moving across the Midwest just south of the Great Lakes could bring severe weather, including very large hail, damaging winds up to 80 mph and possible tornadoes, especially in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. A marginal flash-flood risk is noted, and the system is expected to weaken overnight as it shifts southeast, with the rest of the week remaining comparatively quiet before another round of storms midweek+
A National Weather Service hazard outlook warns Thursday could bring severe thunderstorms to Chicago around the Cubs' home opener at Wrigley Field, with hail potentially exceeding 2 inches in diameter, along with 60 mph winds and lightning; the game (1:20 p.m. start) could be canceled, and fans are advised to stay indoors and follow updates on postponements. Forecasters expect rain late Wednesday into Thursday, with clearer skies and cooler temperatures by Friday, and March's earlier giant hail incidents underscoring the risk.
A supercell spawned at least four tornadoes from Pontiac, IL to Lake Village, IN, killing two in Lake Village and injuring several in Kankakee County, IL, while hail up to six inches damaged homes and vehicles and may set a state record. The storms caused widespread power outages (thousands without power) and extensive damage, with Red Cross shelters opened and authorities conducting searches as NWS crews survey the damage in Illinois and Indiana.
North Texas is under a tornado watch with a threat of very large to giant hail (up to 4 inches), damaging winds up to 80 mph, and a few tornadoes west of Fort Worth as storms form in Central Texas and move northeast toward the Metroplex. The watch extends into central Oklahoma. The severe threat should ease after the line moves east of I-35 around 1 a.m., though heavy rain and potential minor flooding could linger overnight.
A powerful storm system is moving across the central U.S., triggering multiple tornado watches and a Level 4 of 5 risk for severe storms in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, with the potential for EF2+ tornadoes and hail up to baseballs as the system shifts toward the Great Lakes.
Chicago could see Tuesday storms with the potential for tornadoes south of I-80, 2-inch hail, and damaging winds up to 70 mph, plus a risk of flash flooding as rain moves through; cooler, wet weather continues into Wednesday with rain and possible light snow.
An expansive central U.S. severe-weather outbreak is unfolding, with Oklahoma and surrounding Plains primed for rotating supercells capable of baseball-size hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes as a warm cap breaks this afternoon. Storms could surge into the evening and overnight, threatening hubs from Oklahoma City and Dallas to Chicago, with flight disruptions and a Chicago O’Hare ground stop continuing amid the risk; Oklahoma has confirmed tornadoes and fatalities in Major County.
A line of severe storms moved through central Indiana, bringing hail and damaging winds and prompting tornado watches for Marion County and nearby counties, with a confirmed tornado west of Bloomington and multiple tornado warnings in Morgan, Bartholomew, Johnson, and Shelby counties. After the system passes, cooler temperatures and a chance of Sunday snow are expected.
A winter-like storm is expected to hit Southern California from Monday to Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, hail, and a potential for tornadoes, especially in burn scar areas, with flood warnings issued and preparations underway by officials. The storm coincides with the return of La Niña, which could influence the winter weather pattern.
Severe storms, including a confirmed tornado, caused significant damage in Massachusetts on Saturday, with strong winds, hail, and flooding reported across the state, particularly in Central Massachusetts where a tornado touched down in Holden.
A tornado confirmed by radar touched down in Central Massachusetts, prompting warnings of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and potential flash flooding across the region, with ongoing alerts and safety advisories issued by the National Weather Service.
Severe weather including tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and thunderstorms continues to impact Massachusetts, with reports of a tornado in Central Mass and widespread warnings for damaging conditions, prompting residents to stay alert and seek shelter.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of Massachusetts and surrounding states until 8 p.m., with the potential for damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes, especially in inland areas like Central and Western Massachusetts. Residents are advised to stay weather aware as storms are expected to weaken after sunset, with some areas experiencing severe weather including tornado warnings and hail.