Severe Storms Threaten Tornado Alley and Upper Midwest
Severe Storms Threaten Tornado Alley and Upper Midwest
US · Published Aug 26, 2026
Severe storms are expected to impact areas from the Texas Panhandle to Lake Superior today, driven by a cold front and unstable atmospheric conditions.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) for parts of the Texas Panhandle, including Amarillo and Pampa, where golf ball-sized hail and winds exceeding 70 mph are possible.

Impact & Risks

The severe weather poses significant risks, including damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes. Residents in the Texas Panhandle, northwestern Wisconsin, and northeastern Minnesota are at the highest risk, with Enhanced and Slight Risk areas identified. The Marginal Risk zone, spanning from Colorado to Minnesota, may also experience isolated severe storms. In the Deep Southeast, strong thunderstorms could disrupt activities along the Alabama coast and parts of Georgia and Florida. Power outages, property damage, and travel disruptions are possible in affected areas.

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