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Severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings struck Western and Central New York on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Over 78,000 customers lost power, with 16,000 still offline by 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Tornado warnings expired for several counties, and a flash flood warning ended in Orleans County. Cleanup efforts are ongoing.
Severe storms swept through Western New York on Wednesday evening, triggering tornado warnings across multiple counties. The weather caused widespread power outages, downed trees, and flooding, with the most significant damage reported in Orleans County.
Central Ohio was hit by powerful storms with strong winds that crossed Interstate 71 near Columbus, toppling a car and causing others to slow or swerve as tornado warnings were issued in parts of the region; it isn’t yet confirmed that a tornado passed, and the National Weather Service will assess footage and damage.
Severe storms swept through Chicagoland Friday evening, triggering multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings across several counties. The main threats are damaging winds, large hail and the potential for tornadoes, with localized flooding possible as rivers rise. The Chicago area sits in a Level 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather, with activity expected roughly from 5 p.m. to midnight as storms move west to east. Utilities prepared crews for possible outages, and a cooler, drier weekend is forecast afterward.
A line of powerful storms swept the central United States, triggering tornado watches and warnings from Texas to the Great Lakes, after a tornado struck Ottawa, Kansas. Forecasters warn of several days of severe weather across the region, with watches issued for Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin and a flash flood warning in Green Bay as conditions stay volatile.
Schools across Central Virginia began closing ahead of Monday’s severe weather, as ABC13 issued a Weather Alert Day amid forecasts of strong storms and the possibility of tornado warnings.
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.
Tropical Storm Chantal is bringing heavy rain, flooding, and tornado warnings to central North Carolina, with significant rainfall expected and flood watches in effect, as the storm weakens after landfall in South Carolina.
Severe thunderstorms are moving from northern Illinois toward southwest Michigan, with tornado warnings and high wind gusts up to 80 mph. The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for counties in both states, and the MLive weather team is providing continuous updates as the storms progress.
More than 25 tornado warnings were issued in Maryland on Wednesday evening as supercells produced multiple tornadoes across the region, affecting areas from Leesburg to Baltimore in one of the most significant tornado events in years.
The St. Louis area experienced severe weather on Sunday evening, with a storm system bringing tornado warnings, heavy rain, and significant hail accumulation. Various locations reported hail of different sizes, and there was damage to infrastructure such as retaining walls.
Strong storms with torrential rain, hail, and tornado warnings have caused flooding, hazardous road conditions, and power outages affecting over 200,000 people in the Southern United States. Over 239,000 customers are without power, with Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida being the most affected. Heavy rain and flash flood warnings are prevalent, with millions under flood and tornado watches. The severe weather is expected to continue, posing risks of damaging winds and tornadoes, with the Ohio Valley, Southeast, and northern Florida facing continued threats on Thursday.
Greater Cincinnati experienced severe storms and floods, leading to damages to homes, cars, and neighborhoods. Multiple tornado warnings were issued, and some residents are cleaning up after flooding damaged their properties. The storms caused power outages, knocked down power lines, and led to the closure of a major highway. The historic Kirker Bridge near West Union was also destroyed.
Tornado warnings and watches have expired in some counties, but a Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Carroll and Tuscarawas counties. Lingering showers and drizzle are expected overnight and into tomorrow, with a flooding threat remaining. Temperatures will be mild overnight before cooler air moves in, bringing spotty showers and drizzle throughout the day. Breezy conditions will make it feel cooler, with temperatures falling into the low 40s and 30s tomorrow night.
A powerful storm system brought tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and tennis ball-sized hail to the central United States, with more than 8 million Americans under warnings for severe weather. Damage to houses, trees, and power lines has been reported from Texas to Kentucky, with residents sharing videos of cracked windshields and hail the size of a person's palm. The severe storms are expected to continue, with more than 50 million Americans facing the threat of severe weather this week, including risks of tornadoes, flooding, and snowstorms sweeping across the central and eastern US.