Castform's Weather Report
Saturday Tornado Recap: 100+ Tornadoes, 6 Dead
Tornadic thunderstorms ravaged parts of the Plains Saturday and Saturday night, killing six people and leaving behind incredible destruction.
Woodward, Okla., Survives Without Tornado Sirens
Lightning disables Woodward tornado siren, prior to storm’s nighttime rampage through town.
Accounts, Photos of Large, Dangerous Plains Tornadoes
More than 100 tornadoes struck the Plains through Saturday night, and some of them turned deadly.
Record Heat for the Boston Marathon Monday
The weather will feel more typical of the Fourth of July than Patriots’ Day today for the 116th running of the Boston Marathon.
A life-threatening situation will continue today from the Upper Midwest to the southern Plains as tornadic-thunderstorms re-organize. Madison, Wis., and Cedar Rapids, Iowa lie in the heart of the tornado threat area that extends from central Wisconsin to central Iowa.
Most of the questions now coming in that are related to the ongoing Plains storms have been answered in previous questions. We will get to some of the more off topic weather questions soon, but for now we’re going to take a break from answering any more questions on tumblr. Please be sure to check our site and/or your local weather services to see how things continue to develop for your area. New information will also be posted on our Facebook and Twitter. Also feel free to send us any photos you have taken of any of the severe weather, but please make sure that your safety is the first priority. Don’t go into a dangerous situation for a picture. Thank you for your questions, and please stay safe! Severe weather threats should not be taken too lightly!
To answer more questions about specific parts of Kansas and Oklahoma: central and eastern Kansas have the highest risks tonight. Oklahoma still has sever storms erupting across western parts of the state and they will spread eastward across the state tonight.
What does the weather look like for the chicago area tonight? Im hearing some thunder.
There could be a strong storm in Chicago tonight with a heavy downpour, quick hail and gusty winds. Not a high tornado threat, but there could be severe storms.
Will there be any tornadoes tomorrow in Colorado? Seems stormy in nearby states
As far as severe weather goes Colorado should be okay. There is some snow and rain falling in areas across the state, but severe threats look unlikely.
To answer the many many questions we have about the situation in Kansas and Oklahoma, the answer is no, the worst is not over. There is still tornado potential, and tornadoes at night are more dangerous because it’s difficult to see them. Keep a radio on an emergency broadcast or weather station and keep the volume up high.
Is it going to storm tomorrow in Ohio?
Ohio will probably not see storms tomorrow, but Sunday night into Monday it’s very likely.
Is it going to snow tomorrow in northern minnesota close to lake superior
Snow could follow the rain in northern Minnesota late this weekend.
