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Tornado Watch

This page monitors tornado watches, severe thunderstorms, and special marine warnings that could develop into tornadoes. These are early indications about conditions favorable for tornado formation.

For active tornado warnings (confirmed tornadoes on the ground or detected by radar), visit our main tornado monitoring system.

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Today's Outlook

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This outlook map shows areas where severe weather (primarily damaging winds) is most likely to occur today, based on data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. Risk levels range from Marginal (MRGL) to High, with higher percentages indicating greater severe weather probability.

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Tomorrow's Outlook

Tomorrow's Severe Weather Outlook (Loading date...)

This outlook map shows areas where severe weather (primarily damaging winds) is most likely to occur on Day 2 (tomorrow), based on data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. Risk levels range from Marginal (MRGL) to High, with higher percentages indicating greater severe weather probability.

View official SPC Day 2 Outlook

About Tornado Watch Tracking

Our tornado watch monitoring system tracks potentially tornadic weather conditions across North America, including tornado watches, severe thunderstorms, and marine warnings. Real-time data comes from the National Weather Service (US) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), updating every 60 seconds.

Types of Alerts We Track

Tornado Watch

Conditions are favorable for tornado development in the watch area.

  • Typically covers multiple counties or states
  • Usually issued 4-8 hours in advance
  • Time to prepare and stay weather-aware
  • Monitor for possible warnings

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Storm capable of producing damaging winds and/or large hail.

  • May develop rotation and spawn tornadoes
  • Typically 30-60 minute duration
  • Covers specific storm areas
  • Requires immediate attention

Special Marine Warning

Hazardous marine conditions including waterspouts.

  • Waterspouts can move onshore as tornadoes
  • Affects coastal and marine areas
  • Important for maritime safety
  • Often precedes tornado warnings

Mesoscale Discussion

Technical updates about storm development and potential.

  • Forecaster insights on storm evolution
  • Probability of severe weather
  • Timing of watch/warning issuance
  • Areas of greatest concern

How to Use This Page

This page serves as an early warning system for potential tornado development. While our main page focuses on active tornado warnings, here you'll find the conditions that often precede tornado formation:

  • Monitor tornado watches to know when conditions are favorable
  • Track severe thunderstorms that could develop rotation
  • Watch for special marine warnings that may indicate waterspouts
  • Follow storm progression and intensification

60-Second Updates

Fresh data from NWS & ECCC every 60 seconds

Precise Mapping

Exact alert areas with radar overlay

Official Source

Official sources: NWS (US) & ECCC (Canada)

Reliable tornado data sourced from official organizations:

National Weather Service
NOAA
NWS Weather Ready Nation Ambassador
Iowa State University
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Western University