Tornado Today Live Outbreaks & Active Storm Warnings
Tornado today live monitoring provides instant situational updates on active tornado warnings, emergency watches, and severe convective storm outbreaks.
Tornado Warnings Today
| Warning Start | Warning End | Phenomena | Warning Summary | Warning Counties | Warning States | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 420 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles east of Fort Morgan, or 10 miles east of Dauphin Island, moving northeast at 5 mph. | Baldwin | AL | |
| 1 day ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 401 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles east of Fort Morgan, or 10 miles east of Dauphin Island, moving northeast at 5 mph. | Baldwin | AL | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 850 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Asherville, or 9 miles southeast of Beloit, moving northeast at 20 mph. | Mitchell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Victor, or 15 miles southwest of Beloit, moving northeast at 15 mph. | Mitchell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 759 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Victor, or 13 miles southwest of Beloit, moving northeast at 20 mph. | Mitchell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 745 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Victor, or 17 miles southwest of Beloit, moving northeast at 25 mph. | Mitchell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 736 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Victor, or 18 miles southwest of Beloit, moving northeast at 25 mph. | Mitchell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | Tornado Warning issued September 30 at 7:26PM CDT until September 30 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS | Lincoln | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 718 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Victor, or 14 miles northwest of Lincoln, moving northeast at 25 mph. | Mitchell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 714 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Victor, or 12 miles northwest of Lincoln, moving northeast at 20 mph. | Lincoln | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 709 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Victor, or 12 miles northwest of Lincoln, moving northeast at 25 mph. | Lincoln | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 705 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 6 miles southwest of Victor, or 13 miles northwest of Lincoln, moving northeast at 30 mph. | Mitchell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 701 PM CDT, a confirmed multi-vortex tornado was located 7 miles south of Hunter, or 12 miles northwest of Lincoln, moving northeast at 20 mph. | Lincoln | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 659 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles north of Sylvan Grove, or 12 miles west of Lincoln, moving northeast at 20 mph. | Lincoln | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 645 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Sylvan Grove, or 15 miles west of Lincoln, moving northeast at 30 mph. | Lincoln | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 639 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lucas, or 16 miles north of Wilson, moving northeast at 35 mph. | Lincoln / Russell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 635 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lucas, or 13 miles north of Wilson, moving northeast at 30 mph. | Lincoln / Russell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 625 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lucas, or 11 miles north of Wilson, moving northeast at 30 mph. | Lincoln / Russell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 622 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sylvan Grove, or 13 miles north of Wilson, moving northeast at 25 mph. | Lincoln / Russell | KS | |
| 5 days ago | EXPIRED | tornado | At 614 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sylvan Grove, or 12 miles north of Wilson, moving northeast at 35 mph. | Lincoln / Russell | KS |
Today's Severe Weather Risk Categories
The NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) classifies daily severe convective potential into five calibrated threat tiers to guide emergency managers and the public.
| Risk Level & Tier | Tornado Threat Profile | Severe Hail & Wind | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Marginal Risk Level 1 | Isolated, short-lived, low-end (EF0–EF1) spin-ups | Hail ~1", wind gusts 40–50 mph | Monitor local radar & check forecast updates |
Slight Risk Level 2 | A few tornadoes possible; localized supercells | Hail 1"–1.5", scattered 60+ mph gusts | Identify your nearest sturdy shelter location |
Enhanced Risk Level 3 | Multiple tornadoes likely; strong EF2+ potential | Hail 2"+ (egg-sized), damaging 70+ mph winds | Review emergency plan & keep multiple alert sources active |
Moderate Risk Level 4 | Widespread outbreak; multiple long-track, intense tornadoes | Destructive 75+ mph winds, giant 2.5"+ hail | Cancel non-essential travel; be ready for immediate shelter |
High Risk Level 5 | Violent EF4/EF5 tornado outbreak highly probable | Hurricane-force 80+ mph winds, baseball+ hail | Life-safety emergency; take shelter immediately when warned |
Life-Safety Protocols & Peak Storm Hours
Essential sheltering instructions and atmospheric diurnal peak windows when active warnings impact your community today.
When a Warning Sounds
- Move to the Lowest Floor: Go immediately to a basement, cellar, or storm shelter. In homes on a slab, choose an interior room or hallway with no exterior walls.
- Put Barriers Between You & Outside: Bathrooms and interior closets offer reinforced plumbing walls that protect against structural collapse.
- Head & Neck Protection: Wear a bicycle, motorcycle, or sports helmet, or cover yourself with thick cushions and heavy blankets.
- Abandon Mobile Homes: Manufactured homes and trailers provide zero aerodynamic resistance against tornadic uplift; seek a sturdy permanent building immediately.
Atmospheric Timing Factors
Solar insolation peaks surface temperatures during late afternoon, maximizing Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE) and supercell updraft strength.
Tornadoes that touch down after dark are statistically over twice as fatal. Strong nocturnal low-level jets (LLJ) can sustain severe rotational shear well past midnight.
Configure severe weather push notifications to bypass "Do Not Disturb" mode, and place a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio near your bed during nocturnal risk outlooks.
Tornado Today Outbreak FAQ
Frequently asked questions about today's active storms and convective outlooks.