Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the South Central U.S.; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the North Central U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms may bring large hail and isolated damaging winds this weekend over parts of the south central U.S. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will bring air quality issues to parts of the north central U.S. this weekend. Air Quality Alerts have been issued. Read More >

Preliminary Event Summary: Just prior to 4 PM CDT on Wednesday, May 17th, a tornado touched down near the Cuming-Stanton County line, damaging a farmstead. The tornado lasted for approximately 5 minutes, traveling 0.38 miles, with a maximum path width of 50 yards. A National Weather Service survey team has determined that the tornado produced up to EF-1 damage with winds estimated as high as 108 mph.

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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the South Central U.S.; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the North Central U.S.

May 17th tornado in Cuming County