LIVE UPDATES: Tornado Threat Ahead for Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois

April 8,2015



 
An active day of severe weather has already begun over parts of the Plains and Midwest, and the danger is only expected to increase this afternoon and evening as new thunderstorms could rapidly turn severe and produce tornadoes, a few of which could be strong and/or long-lived. Today's storms are part of a multi-day severe weather event affecting at least one-third of the U.S. population.
(FORECASTS: Severe Weather Outbreak This Week | TOR:CON Tornado Forecast)
Here's what you need to know right now:

• A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of southeast Indiana, central and southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky until 6 p.m. EDT Wednesday.
• A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of central and northern Missouri until 1 p.m. CDT Wednesday.
• Severe thunderstorms damaged outbuildings and brought widespread power outages around Rushville, Indiana, according to WTHR-TV and National Weather Service reports.
• Hail up to 2 inches in diameter fell near Atchison, Kansas, before sunrise Wednesday.

Here's the latest on today's severe weather. Time stamps on the left are in Eastern time; subtract one hour for Central time. Click here or scroll down for current weather maps of the risk zone, including radar, watches and warnings.

Severe Weather Updates

12:33

NWS SPC@NWSSPC 11:33am CDT #SPC_Watch WW 33 SEVERE TSTM KY OH VA WV 081630Z - 082200Z, go.usa.gov/3DKGd pic.twitter.com/QwBV0dr08B

12:29

NWS Louisville@NWSLouisville Another confirmed tornado in Madison County near Gumbottom Road, just south of the Blue Grass Army Depot. At least EF-1 intensity. #kywx

12:27

NWS Fort Worth@NWSFortWorth Here's a look at our AM map analysis: Elevated storms early, watching dryline for severe storms just before sunset. pic.twitter.com/Q8prpeGjml

Current Radar with Watches and Warnings (Midwest, Ohio Valley)

Current Radar with Watches and Warnings (Plains, Ozarks)

The radar map above focuses on the most likely areas for severe weather and/or flash flooding, if any. Maps update every five minutes; refresh this page for the latest image.
For radar and watch/warning information in other areas of the country, click on the links below.
(MORE: View National Interactive Radar Map | Difference Between a Watch and a Warning)

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