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Heavy Snow Across the Northern Plains and Great Lakes; Strong Winds for the East

Travel conditions will be challenging across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and east coast through Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Heavy snow, blizzard conditions, for the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region through Thanksgiving to be followed by another strong storm for the Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend. Strong winds are expected with these systems adding to travel difficulties Read More >

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Tornado Threat Potential Impacts From Tornadoes

EXTREME

Potential for an outbreak of tornadoes

DEVASTATING TO CATASTROPHIC

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of devastating to catastrophic tornado impacts.  

HIGH

Potential for many tornadoes

EXTENSIVE

To be safe, aggressively prepare for the potential of extensive tornado impacts. 

MODERATE

Potential for several tornadoes

SIGNIFICANT

To be safe, earnestly prepare for the potential of significant tornado impacts. 

ELEVATED

Potential for a few tornadoes

LIMITED

To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited tornado impacts. 

LITTLE TO NONE 

Tornadoes not anticipated

LITTLE TO NONE

No immediate preparations needed to guard against tropical tornadoes.