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US‑Canada severe weather persists, Fausto threatens Hawaii

Entities: National Weather Service · California · Wyoming · Hurricane Fausto · Maui County

Overview

The multi‑day severe‑weather pattern continues. On July 24‑25, extreme heat warnings expanded across the Upper Midwest—north Iowa (heat index 113 °F), central and southern Minnesota, and central Wisconsin with indices near 100 °F. The Storm Prediction Center issued gust‑front and severe‑thunderstorm watches: wind gusts 55‑70 mph, isolated large hail, and a possible tornado in northeast Wisconsin (Enhanced Risk Level 3). Similar threats appeared in northern Wyoming and southwest South Dakota (gusts up to 60 mph) and in Indiana (wind gusts, heat indices 100‑105 °F). Montana was placed under a slight‑risk for damaging winds up to 65 mph; Idaho issued a special statement for gusts 50‑55 mph. Flash‑flood warnings persisted for Colorado’s Aspen Acres burn scar after up to an inch of rain fell.

Hurricane Fausto continued to intensify, reaching Category 2 with 100 mph sustained winds and a central pressure near 971 hPa while located about 1,200‑1,400 mi east of Hilo. It is expected to weaken and pass north of the Hawaiian Islands early next week as a tropical storm, generating dangerous surf, rip currents, and possible heavy rain with gusts around 40 mph. The storm’s long‑period swell also prompted beach‑hazard statements for California’s central coast.

Authorities keep urging residents to stay indoors during storms, avoid travel, secure outdoor items, and follow local surf, flood and heat advisories.

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Midwest and Plains Face Severe Thunderstorm Threats

    Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail and possible tornadoes threaten Wyoming, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Indiana through Monday.

  2. 2 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources
    Hurricane Fausto Strengthens to Category 2, Threatening Hawaii with High Surf and Rain

    Hurricane Fausto rose to Category 2, forecast to pass north of Hawaii as a weakening tropical storm, bringing hazardous surf, rip currents, and possible rain, while also spurring surf alerts for California.

  3. 2 days ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Upper Midwest Heat Wave Triggers Severe Storm Warnings

    Extreme heat warnings up to 113°F hit north Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, while severe thunderstorms bring gusts up to 70 mph and flash‑flood threats in Colorado.

  4. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Hurricane Fausto strengthens to Category 2, threatens Hawaii and U.S. West Coast

    Hurricane Fausto has grown to Category 2 with 100‑105 mph winds, heading toward Hawaii next week and generating large swells that prompted beach‑hazard warnings for California’s coast and potential surf advis -

  5. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    National Weather Service Expands Severe Thunderstorm Watch Across Midwest States

    The National Weather Service expanded severe thunderstorm watches to multiple Midwest counties, warning of damaging winds, hail, lightning and flash‑flood risks.

  6. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Hurricane Fausto strengthens in Pacific, poses wave risk to Mexico

    Hurricane Fausto became the season’s first hurricane, staying over open Pacific waters, expected to reach Category 2 before weakening, and will raise surf and rip currents along Baja California’s coast.

  7. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Tropical Storm Fausto forms offshore Mexico as Alberta tornado causes damage

    Tropical Storm Fausto formed offshore Mexico with 40 mph winds and may become a hurricane, while an Alberta tornado damaged homes near Rocky Mountain House but caused no injuries.

  8. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Colorado heat surge and thunderstorms raise flash‑flood risk in Colorado and Wyoming

    Colorado faces above‑normal heat, frequent thunderstorms with gusts over 40 mph and flash‑flood risk, while Cheyenne sees rapid temperature swings, strong winds and occasional storms, urging preparedness.

  9. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    New York battered by severe thunderstorms, flash floods and lingering wildfire smoke

    Heavy July 2026 thunderstorms brought flash floods, tornado watches and 70‑mph winds to New York, while clearing unhealthy Canadian wildfire smoke; officials urged shelter‑in‑place and travel avoidance.

  10. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Severe Thunderstorm Outlook Impacts Northeast US, Michigan and Ontario

    Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail and tornado risk affect the Northeast US, Michigan and Ontario, prompting watches and special statements.

  11. 19 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe thunderstorms threaten eastern Colorado plains and southeast Wyoming

    Slight risk severe storms forecast for eastern Colorado plains and southeast Wyoming, with damaging winds, large hail and flash‑flood concerns through Thursday.

  12. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Rain and thunderstorms forecast for Latvia, Cyprus, and North American regions

    Rain, thunderstorms and warm temperatures are forecast for Latvia, Cyprus, Idaho, São Paulo, Canada’s Sault region, and the US Northland, with varying highs from 13 °C to 37 °C and local rain chances mid‑week.

  13. 23 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe wind gusts damage Detroit suburbs after thunderstorm warning

    A severe thunderstorm watch predicted 55‑70 mph gusts for Detroit; brief winds hit Friday evening, damaging Dearborn and Dearborn Heights.

  14. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Northern Michigan and Eastern Wisconsin

    NWS issued severe thunderstorm watches for northern Michigan and eastern Wisconsin, warning 70‑80 mph winds, 1.25‑inch hail and possible tornadoes; northern Iowa also faces high wind, hail and tornado risk.

  15. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Hot, breezy week brings fire‑weather risk to Colorado and Wyoming

    Colorado and Wyoming face hot, breezy conditions with mid‑90s highs, strong gusts and rising fire‑weather risk through the week.

  16. 28 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Alberta and South Dakota issue severe weather warnings

    Alberta and South Dakota each issued severe thunderstorm warnings on June 29, 2026, with Alberta also adding smoke, flood and streamflow alerts, while South Dakota warned of extreme winds, hail and flash floods

  17. 28 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Heat warnings and severe storms sweep Latvia and parts of the US Midwest

    Latvia faces tropical night heat and thunderstorms, while the US Midwest deals with severe storms in Nebraska and extreme heat warnings in Minnesota/Wisconsin.

  18. 29 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe Thunderstorms Threaten North Dakota and Minnesota with Hail and Strong Winds

    Strong thunderstorms in north central North Dakota may bring hail up to 1.5 in and 55‑70 mph downbursts, while northern Minnesota faces ongoing severe storms, funnel clouds, large hail, strong winds and heat‑up

  19. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Severe Thunderstorms Prompt Warnings Across South Dakota and Montana on June 27, 2026

    Severe thunderstorms on June 27, 2026 brought hail, strong winds and tornado risk across Montana, the Dakotas and South Dakota, prompting warnings and a tornado watch.

  20. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    US tornado activity mapped daily, showing seasonal peaks and fatalities

    Over 1,000 US tornadoes yearly cause billions in damage and ~70 deaths; peak in spring‑summer, with daily maps showing clusters in the Midwest, Plains, and South.

  21. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Prairies and Oklahoma Regions Face Elevated Tornado Risk

    Severe thunderstorms raise tornado risk in Canada's Prairies and the U.S. Oklahoma‑Arkansas region, with possible hail, strong winds and tornadoes forecast through the weekend.

  22. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Central US flash flooding threatens millions of residents

    Heavy rain across a 700‑mile stretch from Nebraska to Florida triggers flash‑flood warnings for central and southern US states, putting millions at risk while easing a recent drought.

  23. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Illinois man survives tornado that demolished his Effingham home

    A tornado hit Effingham, Illinois on June 17, 2026, destroying a rental home and injuring Trevor Jason Kreke, who filmed the event. Over 30 homes were damaged and a fundraiser raised $40,000 for his recovery.

  24. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Wyoming sees increase in summer tornado activity

    Wyoming experienced a rise in summer tornadoes in 2026, with NOAA urging residents to stay alert, seek sturdy shelter, follow drills, and avoid mobile homes or vehicles during storms.

  25. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Illinois Sets New State Record with 147 Tornadoes in 2026

    Illinois logged 147 tornadoes in 2026, breaking the state record and leading the nation, with recent storms spawning three EF‑0/EF‑1 tornadoes in southeast Illinois and two fatalities in the region.

  26. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Indiana EF-1 Tornado Damages Homes in Jefferson and Newburgh Counties

    An EF-1 tornado hit Indiana's Jefferson and Newburgh counties, damaging homes, uprooting trees, causing power outages and minor injuries, with no fatalities reported.

  27. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Southeastern Wyoming faces severe thunderstorm risk with hail and strong winds

    Wyoming forecasts heavy rain, 60‑mph gusts and large hail, with rising thunderstorm risk mid‑week and fire‑weather concerns in the south.

  28. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Midwest tornado outbreak kills at least two and sparks widespread damage

    More than 50 tornadoes hit the Midwest, killing at least two, causing widespread power outages, airport disruptions and a disaster proclamation in Illinois.

  29. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    High Plains and surrounding states face severe thunderstorms, large hail and damaging winds

    Severe thunderstorm watches across the High Plains warn of large hail, 70 mph wind gusts and isolated tornadoes, with similar threats in Texas, Virginia and Colorado.

  30. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Wyoming faces severe thunderstorms with hail, tornado threat

    A severe thunderstorm watch spans southeast Wyoming, with large hail, damaging winds up to 70 mph and isolated tornado risk, while Natrona County faces gusts of 50‑70 mph and high temperatures near 88 °F.

  31. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Midwest tornado outbreak causes EF2 damage in Ohio and Kentucky

    June 2026 severe weather spawned EF2 tornadoes in Ohio’s Pike County and from Indiana into Kentucky, causing extensive tree and structural damage but no casualties.

  32. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe Thunderstorms and Flood Threats Sweep Florida's Palm Beach, Broward, and Brevard Counties

    Severe thunderstorms with 60 mph winds and large hail hit Palm Beach and Broward, while Brevard County faces 70 % rain chances, strong gusts, hail and flooding threats on June 20.

  33. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Illinois EF‑2 Tornado Damages Homes, Businesses and Triggers Relief Efforts

    An EF‑2 tornado hit central Illinois on June 20, 2026, destroying homes and businesses in Romeoville, prompting relief aid, insurance spikes, and calls for better warning and building codes.

  34. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Illinois and Indiana tornado outbreak causes substantial damage and injuries

    Midwest thunderstorms spawned tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, causing widespread tree and power line damage, injuries and travel advisories.

  35. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Midwest tornadoes devastate homes in Indiana and Wisconsin

    Tornadoes in Indiana and Wisconsin damaged homes, displaced residents, and prompted community aid, with one fatal carbon‑monoxide incident and ongoing recovery efforts.

  36. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Indiana tornado outbreak triggers injuries, power loss and emergency response

    Indiana experienced a record‑tying outbreak of 21 tornadoes, followed by June 17‑18 storms that produced additional tornadoes in Owen, Monroe and Jackson counties, causing injuries, power outages and road block

  37. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Midwest tornado outbreak damages Indiana and Illinois communities, no deaths reported

    EF‑3 tornadoes tore roofs and toppled trees across Indiana and Illinois, prompting shelters and cleanup; no deaths were reported.

  38. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Storm surge and tornado threat prompts alerts for 80 million on US East Coast

    Storm alerts for 80 million on the U.S. East Coast warn of strong winds, large hail, lightning, isolated tornadoes and heavy rain, with power outages reported.

  39. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Midwest U.S. Storm System Triggers Severe Weather Alerts for Missouri and Illinois

    A Midwest low‑pressure system will bring severe thunderstorms, large hail, tornadoes, damaging winds and flooding to Missouri and Illinois on Wednesday, with a level‑3/5 risk in Missouri and widespread hazards

  40. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe hailstorm hits Kansas with golf‑ball sized hail

    Kansas severe thunderstorms produced golf‑ball sized hail and strong winds, causing minor property damage but no injuries; tornado risk persists in the region.

  41. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Tornado outbreak inflicts extensive damage across Illinois and Indiana

    A June 11 tornado outbreak devastated Illinois and Indiana, triggering emergency declarations, extensive property damage, prolonged power outages and a shift to long‑term recovery, with FEMA aid and insurance‑b

  42. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Indiana tornadoes wreck homes, farms and power lines

    Tornadoes, including an EF‑3 near Kouts, devastated homes, farms and power in northern Indiana, with community clean‑up underway in Greenwood.

  43. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Severe thunderstorms and flash‑flood risk hit Florida, the Southern Plains and New Jersey

    A tropical moisture surge drives severe storms and flash‑flood risks in Florida, the Southern Plains and New Jersey, with heavy rain, strong winds and possible tornadoes.

  44. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Severe Weather Outbreak Sweeps Central and Eastern US June 13‑14, 2026

    June 13‑14 2026 severe weather outbreak brings tornado watches, damaging winds, hail and flooding across the US Midwest, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico and the Northeast, affecting millions.

  45. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Severe Storms Forecast for Nebraska and Surrounding Areas on Saturday

    Saturday brings two rounds of severe thunderstorms to southeast Nebraska and nearby areas, with high winds, hail, and flash‑flood risks, followed by cooler weather through early next week.

  46. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    One dead as tornadoes and severe storms batter Midwest United States

    Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across the Midwest killed one, injured several, left over 650,000 without power and prompted emergency alerts for millions in seven states.

  47. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Chicago area and Merrillville, Indiana recover after severe storms and tornado

    Storms cripple Chicago with widespread outages and infrastructure damage, while an EF‑2 tornado devastates Merrillville, Indiana, damaging 200 homes but causing no serious injuries.

  48. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Midwest tornadoes cause widespread damage in Illinois and Indiana

    Midwest tornadoes devastated Illinois and Indiana, leaving 380,000 without power, damaging homes and schools, halting flights, with one death in Iowa and T‑Mobile activating emergency response.

  49. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Midwest US tornado outbreak damages buildings, cuts power and cancels flights

    Tornadoes hit Indiana and the Midwest, damaging over 200 buildings, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands and canceling 1,000+ flights, while a heat wave spurred a health emergency in Philadelphia.

  50. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Midwest US tornado outbreak knocks out power for over 130,000 and kills one

    A Midwest tornado outbreak left one dead, dozens of tornadoes—including an EF‑3 near Streator, IL—knocked out power for over 130,000 and threatened tens of millions.

  51. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Tornado and Severe Storm Warnings Hit Metro Detroit and Michigan

    Tornado warnings swept Wayne County, a possible tornado hit Freeland, and severe thunderstorm and heat advisories affected multiple Michigan counties on June 10.

  52. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Midwest US Faces Severe Thunderstorms Across Sioux Falls and Nebraska

    Severe thunderstorms threaten the Midwest, bringing large hail, winds up to 75 mph and possible tornadoes across eastern South Dakota, southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska; residents are,

  53. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Kansas City Metro and Mid‑West Put on Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watches

    Severe thunderstorm and tornado watches cover Kansas City and much of the Midwest, warning of damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes through early June 9.

  54. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe Thunderstorm Threats Over Nebraska, Kansas, and New Mexico

    Severe thunderstorms with supercells, large hail, possible tornadoes, and 40‑50 mph wind gusts are forecast for Nebraska, Kansas and northeast New Mexico on June 8‑9, 2026.

  55. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe Thunderstorm Outlook Brings Tornado and Flood Risks to the US Midwest and Plains

    Enhanced severe thunderstorm risk brings tornado, hail, wind and flash‑flood threats to the US Midwest and Plains, with additional rain in the Pacific Northwest and heat in the East.

  56. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Severe thunderstorm risk spreads across US Midwest and Canadian Prairies

    The US SPC placed parts of Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas under an Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms with hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, while Canada’s Environment Canada issued tornado w‑w

  57. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    High Plains Severe Thunderstorm Threat Targets Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska

    Severe thunderstorm outlooks warn of large hail, strong winds, possible tornadoes across Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming and later Friday evening storms in Nebraska with similar hazards.

  58. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    ArkLaTex and Surrounding States Braced for Severe Thunderstorms

    Severe thunderstorms with wind, hail and tornado risk sweep ArkLaTex, the Midwest and parts of the South, prompting warnings and flood concerns.

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