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@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

There is a #ModerateRisk (4/5) of #SevereWeather, with regional outbreak potential, #Friday (3/14) & #Saturday (3/15). In addition, potentially dangerous #FireWeather conditions could occur in TX/OK/KS #Friday (3/14).

March 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM

Dr. Stephen Bieda III

@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

Second consecutive day where a #ModerateRisk of #SevereWeather is highlighted.

IEMBOT SPC @spc.weather.im · Apr 5

The Storm Prediction Center issues Day 1 Convective Outlook (Max Risk: Moderate) at Apr 5, 16:40z Link

April 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Dr. Stephen Bieda III

@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

1:07 PM CDT, 4/17: The @nws.noaa.gov has issued a #ModerateRisk of #SevereWeather this afternoon from NW OK through KS into W MO. Supercells may bring giant #hail & a few #tornadoes. Storms likely organize tonight with 60–90+ mph #winds. Stay #WeatherAware & have alerts on. #SevereWx #QLCS

April 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM

Dr. Stephen Bieda III

@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

Mother Nature is getting an early start, as a #TornadoWatch has been issued. In addition, a #ModerateRisk (4/5) of #SevereWeather is expected, w/SPC stating “#tornadoes (some strong with at least EF2 damage possible), severe gusts and #hail are expected today into tonight.” #WeatherReady #wind

December 28, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Dr. Stephen Bieda III

@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

June 7th: Suffice it to say, the situation has escalated quickly. A PDS #SevereThunderstormWatch is now in effect for portions of #Montana, #NorthDakota, #SouthDakota, and #Wyoming, with a #wind driven #ModerateRisk of #SevereWeather now also in effect. #SevereWx #SevereThunderstorms

June 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Dr. Stephen Bieda III

@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

12:03 PM CDT, 4/25: The @nws.noaa.gov Storm Prediction Center has issued a #ModerateRisk for #SevereWeather late today into tonight across #Oklahoma and #Texas. Large #hail, #tornadoes & damaging #winds possible. Strong tornadoes can’t be ruled out. Have multiple ways to get warnings. #WeatherReady

April 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Dr. Stephen Bieda III

@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

🚨9:37 AM EDT 3/15: A major #SevereWeather outbreak is expected today (3/15) & Monday (3/16). Damaging #winds, #tornadoes, & #hail possible from the #MidSouth to #Ohio Valley today, shifting to the #Carolinas, #Virginia & Mid-Atlantic Monday where the first #ModerateRisk of the year is posted.🚨

March 15, 2026 at 1:37 PM

Weather Fanatic

@weatherfanlin.bsky.social

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#ModerateRisk in C #Illinois C #Indiana esp #SpringfieldIL #DecaturIL #Champaign #Urbana #BloomingtonIL #Effingham #LafayetteIN #Indianapolis #TerreHaute #Fishers #Carmel #BloomingtonIN
15% CIG2 #Tornado/ 30% SIG #Wind/ SIG #Hail risk
#wxx #wxtwitter #bskywx #bsky #spc #severewx #Ilwx #Inwx

June 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Dr. Stephen Bieda III

@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

4/26: A Day 3 #ModerateRisk of #SevereThunderstorms means there is time to prepare for the potential of a #tornado outbreak. #SevereWx season has certainly ramped back up as we enter what is traditionally a peak for the southern plains.

April 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM

Dr. Stephen Bieda III

@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

Here we go again… #SevereWeather #ModerateRisk

IEMBOT SPC @spc.weather.im · Apr 4

The Storm Prediction Center issues Day 1 Convective Outlook (Max Risk: Moderate) at Apr 4, 16:29z Link

April 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Weather Fanatic

@weatherfanlin.bsky.social

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#ModerateRisk in C #Illinois and NW #Indiana esp #SpringfieldIL #Peoria #Pekin #EastPeoria #DecaturIL #Champaign #Urbana #BloomingtonIL #DanvilleIL #Kankakee #Normal #LafayetteIN #Logansport
15% CIG2 #Tornado/ 30% SIG #Wind/ SIG #Hail risk
#wxx #wxtwitter #bskywx #bsky #spc #severewx #Ilwx #Inwx

June 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM

Dr. Stephen Bieda III

@drwildcatwx.bsky.social

10:57 AM EDT, 7/14: A #ModerateRisk for excessive #rainfall has been issued for the mid #Atlantic region, including #WashingtonDC, #Baltimore, and #Philadelphia. Rainfall amounts could approach 5 inches in urbanized environments, bringing significant #flashflood potential. #MDWx #DCWx #VAWx #PAWx