Tornado Watch Number 109 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 230 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026
* Tornado Watch for portions of Central and Eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, Extreme Southeast Minnesota, Southern Wisconsin and Lake Michigan
* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 230 PM until 1000 PM CDT.
* Primary threats include... Several tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes likely. Widespread large hail and scattered very large hail events to 4 inches in diameter likely. Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible.
SUMMARY...Supercell thunderstorms will pose a threat for very large to giant hail this afternoon and evening as they track eastward, with the largest hailstones potentially reaching up to 3-4 inches in diameter. The threat for several tornadoes will increase later this afternoon and evening along a warm front, and any sustained supercells will be capable of producing a strong tornado.
Otherwise, scattered to numerous severe/damaging winds may eventually occur as thunderstorms consolidate into one or more bowing clusters, with peak gusts up to 65-75 mph.
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.
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