Day: May 15, 2025
SPC Tornado Watch 258
WW 258 TORNADO MI LE LH 160330Z – 160900Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 258 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1130 PM EDT Thu May 15 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Eastern Lower Michigan Lake Erie Lake Huron * Effective this Thursday night and Friday morning from 1130 PM until 500 AM EDT. * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...A well-organized thunderstorm cluster should continue to pose a threat for scattered severe/damaging winds and a couple of tornadoes as it moves quickly eastward across Lower Michigan. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles northwest of Bad Axe MI to 35 miles south of Ann Arbor MI. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 256...WW 257... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 25045. ...Gleason
SPC Tornado Watch 257
WW 257 TORNADO IN MI LM 160130Z – 160700Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 257 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 930 PM EDT Thu May 15 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Northern and West-Central Indiana Far Southern Lower Michigan Lake Michigan * Effective this Thursday night and Friday morning from 930 PM until 300 AM EDT. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms will spread east-northeastward this evening and overnight while posing a threat for a few tornadoes, scattered severe/damaging winds with the ongoing cluster, and large hail with any sustained supercells. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 45 statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles east of Benton Harbor MI to 90 miles south of South Bend IN. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU7). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 253...WW 255...WW 256... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 24040. ...Gleason
See it: Huge wall of dust looms over Nebraska field
A mesmerizing scene unfolded Wednesday in Nebraska as a large wall of dust quickly formed over a field.
SPC Tornado Watch 255
WW 255 TORNADO IL IN LM 152215Z – 160300Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 255 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 515 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Northern and Central Illinois Far Northwest Indiana Lake Michigan * Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 515 PM until 1000 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible SUMMARY...Supercell thunderstorms will pose a threat for large to very large hail this evening as they move east-northeastward. The largest hailstones may reach up to 2-3 inches in diameter. A few tornadoes are also possible, and a strong tornado may occur. Otherwise, scattered severe/damaging winds should also be a threat, especially if thunderstorms can congeal into clusters later this evening. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 70 statute miles east and west of a line from 60 miles north northeast of Marseilles IL to 35 miles west southwest of Champaign IL. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 251...WW 252...WW 253...WW 254... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 23035. ...Gleason
2 of 3 grizzly bear cubs found dead in Wyoming national park
A pair of grizzly bear cubs have been found dead in Grand Teton National Park, and their triplet cub is still missing.
Watch: Possible tornadoes, hail spotted with storms across Midwest
A tornado-warned storm slammed Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, as much of the upper Midwest prepares to be battered by severe weather.
