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Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

NWS Ft. Worth Storm Spotter Monitor
(This map is actually used by forecasters during severe weather operations to keep track of briefings and activations of storm spotters, emergency managers and county officials.)

County map that shows briefings and activations of storm spotters.
Map Legend

Briefed

Important weather information given to county officials.

Activated

Spotter Activation Requested

Act/Brief

We've briefed the county again. Spotters previously activated.