Severe Weather Outbreak Sweeps Central and Eastern US June 13‑14, 2026

The Storm Prediction Center issued multiple alerts on June 13‑14, 2026, including a Mesoscale Discussion for northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, Tornado Watch 327 for eastern and central Kansas, and Severe Thunderstorm Watches for central and eastern Nebraska. The storms feature damaging wind gusts of 65‑80 mph, hail up to 1.25 inches, and isolated tornadoes, with two mature bowing structures moving toward the Tulsa metro area and Joplin.

In Omaha, Nebraska, a severe storm warning predicts 3–5 inches of rain, flash‑flooding risk along the Missouri River, and strain on the city’s aging storm‑water infrastructure. Local officials have activated emergency operations and FEMA pre‑positioned supplies.

The Northeast faces a Level 2 severe thunderstorm risk, with damaging wind gusts of 50‑65 mph and a small tornado threat affecting over 100 million people from Georgia to Boston. Power outages and hail are reported across Pennsylvania, New York, and the Mid‑Atlantic.

Northeast New Mexico is forecast to experience large hail, wind gusts over 60 mph, and heavy rainfall, with flash‑flood concerns for Ruidoso and surrounding burn‑scar areas. The combined weather system brings widespread hazards across the central and eastern United States.