National Weather Service

Learn the critical differences between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning, and how to stay safe during severe weather events in southeast Louisiana and Alabama.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee, with the National Weather Service warning of severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes. Residents are urged to prepare and stay informed.

The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for parts of Michigan, Massachusetts, and Oregon, forecasting heavy snowfall, hazardous travel conditions, and potential power outages. Residents are advised to prepare for severe weather and limit travel.

A Tornado Warning for Sullivan, Washington, and Carter counties in Tennessee was canceled by the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, an EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Hart County, Kentucky, causing damage but no injuries.

Severe weather conditions have prompted high wind warnings across various regions in the United States, affecting states such as Washington, Kansas, and Oregon. In western Washington, a 'bomb cyclone' threatens damaging winds along the coast and Cascade foothills, with gusts up to 65 mph. Similarly, Kansas City faces outages affecting thousands due to winds gusting up to 61 mph, whereas Oregon's coastal regions are bracing for gusts up to 60 mph. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions, including power outages and difficult travel.

A series of coastal flood advisories have been issued across parts of the northeastern and southeastern United States, prompting preparations for potential flooding this week. The National Weather Service has warned of possible inundation and road closures in low-lying areas and near tidal waterways in states like New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, New York, and Georgia. Residents are encouraged to take safety measures as more weather updates are expected.