National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Tracking Storm System Across the Eastern U.S.

A storm system will continue to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms as it progresses eastward across the central U.S. into the Northeast through the weekend. There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

Overview

Severe thunderstorms developed during the afternoon and evening of April 30, 2024. These storms produced 1-2 inch diameter hail, significant damaging wind gusts exceeding 80MPH, and 4 tornadoes. The strongest tornado impacted the town of Westmoreland, producing EF-3 damage.

Westmoreland Tornado
The Westmoreland EF-3 tornado shortly after it developed.
nws logo Media use of NWS Web News Stories is encouraged!
Please acknowledge the NWS as the source of any news information accessed from this site.
nws logo