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Severe Storms Possible In Northern Plains, Upper Midwest
August 15, 2025, 5:31 pm EDT
Be on the lookout for powerful storms that could turn severe if you live in the upper Midwest or Northern Plains. The storms will fire up Friday afternoon and will persist in some areas into the evening, so keep that in mind as you plan your commute. Damaging winds and hail are the primary threat, but a tornado can’t be ruled out, so be sure your severe weather alerts are activated on The Weather Channel app. Flash flooding will also be a concern with this system. Watch this video for complete details.
Severe Weather Threat Targets Northeast Tuesday
August 13, 2025, 5:49 pm EDT
Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. Storms could impact the Tuesday evening commute along the Interstate 95 corridor from New York City to Philadelphia down to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Damaging winds and locally heavy rain will be the main threats.
Dramatic Helicopter Rescue During Texas Flash Floods
August 11, 2025, 5:50 pm EDT
Watch as a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew is able to rescue two homeowners who were trapped above their mobile home during flash floods in central Texas. The Texas Department of Emergency Management says that over 500 people were rescued during the flash floods, including 366 by military helicopters.
Receding Floods Reveal Damage In Kerr, Williamson County
August 11, 2025, 5:50 pm EDT
Floodwaters are finally receding in Kerr County and Williamson County, Texas, revealing a landscape dramatically altered by days of relentless storms. Uprooted trees, eroded trailers and debris-strewn riverbanks now tell the story of just how powerful — and fast — this flooding took over.
New Flash Flooding Traps People In Ruidoso, New Mexico
August 11, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Afternoon thunderstorms brought new flash floods to Ruidoso, New Mexico, where residents are still reeling from deadly floods at the beginning of July. One woman standing on her back porch recorded dramatic video of a mobile home being swept away in the muddy rapids. See it here and get the latest on the damage and multiple rescues.
Midwest Flood, Storm Threat Expected This Weekend
August 10, 2025, 3:34 pm EDT
Rounds of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are possible for parts of the Midwest. Damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible through Saturday night in parts of Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, including in cities like Des Moines and Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. Rainfall is expected to continue and totals this weekend could approach 5 inches in some areas. More thunderstorms could return on Sunday in the Central Plains. Here’s what you should know.
Midwest: Multi-Day Severe Threat Of Strong Winds, Large Hail
August 10, 2025, 10:22 am EDT
Parts of the Midwest, Plains and Great Lakes are in for a rainy, stormy week as rounds of showers and thunderstorms set up across the regions. Major cities like Chicago, Detroit and St. Louis could see severe weather this week, especially in the afternoon hours. Some of those storms could come with heavy rainfall, as well. Here’s what you need to know.
Northern Tier Severe Threat Increasing Thursday, Friday
August 7, 2025, 5:49 pm EDT
The severe weather threat is increasing and is now a level 3 out of 5 across the Northern Plains and Midwest Thursday and Friday. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 75 mph and hailstones larger than golf balls look likely with a few tornadoes possible each day. Areas most at risk include Bismarck, Minot, Fargo, Grand Forks, Aberdeen and Sioux Falls. Make sure you have multiple ways to get warnings, especially while you are sleeping.
Northern Plains, Midwest Face Multiday Severe Threat
August 6, 2025, 5:31 pm EDT
A multiday severe weather threat is setting up across the Northern Plains and Midwest as a strong cold front moves into the region. Isolated severe storms will be possible Wednesday before the severe threat increases Thursday and especially into Friday. Damaging wind gusts and hailstones larger than 2 inches in diameter look likely in places like Grand Forks, Fargo and Aberdeen on Friday. Cooler and drier weather moves in just in time for the weekend!
Watch: Deadly Flood Sweeps Away Home In Ruidoso, New Mexico
August 5, 2025, 3:22 pm EDT
Dozens of people were trapped in their homes and cars as devastating flash floods thundered through the mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, Tuesday. At least three people died, including two children. Watch this video to see the moment an entire home was swept away and learn why this area is particularly susceptible to dangerous flooding.