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[00:00:00]Stop what you are doing right now because in the next 60 seconds, I'm going to tell you something that millions of Americans across this country desperately need to hear before sundown tonight. A massive severe weather machine is taking shape across the heart of America at this very moment. And by the time you finish watching this video, you will know exactly when the storms hit your zip code, exactly how strong they will get, and exactly when the danger finally clears out of your neighborhood. We are tracking this hour by hour, city by city. From the Texas panhandle to the Florida panhandle, from Oklahoma City all the way to the streets of Dallas, Fort Worth, and yes, even up into the Great Lakes and along the New Jersey coastline. Stick with me because at the 4-minute mark, I am going to reveal the one specific time window tomorrow afternoon when wind gusts could exceed 70 mph across North Texas. And at the 7-minute mark, I will give you the full city bycity temperature breakdown for over 270 locations across the United States. That is your reward for staying with me. Do not click away. Do not scroll because the next 10 minutes could be the most important 10 minutes of your Mother's Day weekend. Now, let me ask you something. Have you ever been sitting on your back porch enjoying a quiet evening and suddenly the sky turns that strange shade of green and the wind goes dead silent and you realize something is very, very wrong? That is the feeling that millions of Americans are about to experience over the next 48 hours. And the question is not if it happens. The question is where and when.

[00:01:31]So before we go any further, drop your city in the comments down below right now. Type your town, your county, your zip code, whatever you have got because I read every single comment and I will personally pin location specific updates throughout the day. If you live in Oklahoma City, comment Oklahoma City. If you are in Dallas, comment Dallas. If you are watching from Mobile or Pensacola or Panama City, let me know in the comments and I will make sure your area gets covered. Today is Saturday, May 9th, 20126. It is the second Saturday of May, the 129th day of the year, and we are sitting on the doorstep of one of the most active severe weather setups we have seen in weeks. This is not a drill. This is not hype. This is the real deal. And I want to walk you through it piece by piece so you understand exactly what is coming. Let us start with the big picture. High up in the atmosphere, way above the clouds, there is a massive trough of low pressure that has been parked over Ontario and the Great Lakes region for days now. That trough is the engine.

[00:02:30]That is the cold air mass that is pulling everything together. On the other side of the country out west, there is a giant ridge of high pressure that is dominating from the Pacific Northwest all the way down to the desert southwest. That ridge is bringing sunshine, dry air, and brutal heat to places like Phoenix, where temperatures hit 40° C this afternoon, which translates to roughly 104° F. In Yuma, Arizona, we are talking 40° C as well.

[00:02:58]And in Bullhead City and Laughlin along the Colorado River, we are seeing 41° C, which is over 105 F. Death Valley predictably is sitting at 43° C, which is just about 110° Fahrenheit on a Saturday afternoon in early May. Folks, that is dangerous heat. That is the kind of heat that puts elderly Americans in the hospital. And we are going to talk about how to protect yourself in just a few minutes. But here is where it gets interesting. Between that western ridge and that eastern trough right down the middle of the country, we have got a battle zone. a war between cold, dry air pushing down from Canada and warm wet air surging up from the Gulf of Mexico.

[00:03:37]And when those two air masses collide, they do not just shake hands and walk away. They explode. They produce the kind of severe thunderstorms that can flip semitrs, peel roofs off houses, and drop hailstones the size of softballs.

[00:03:50]That is the setup we are dealing with right now across the southern plains.

[00:03:54]So, let us get into the specifics. Right now, this very afternoon and into tonight, severe thunderstorms are firing up across western and central Oklahoma.

[00:04:02]We are talking about Oklahoma City, El Reno, Elk City, and stretching south into Lton and Fort Sill. Then it crosses the Red River into North Texas where Witchah Falls is squarely in the bullseye. The Storm Prediction Center has placed this entire corridor under a level two of five severe weather risk, which is a slight risk in technical terms, but do not let that fool you.

[00:04:23]Slight risk does not mean small storms.

[00:04:26]Slight risk means scattered severe storms with damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph. Large hail up to the size of golf balls or even tennis balls. And the chance of an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. The timing on these storms tonight is critical. If you are in western Oklahoma, expect storms to start firing up between 4 and 6 in the afternoon central time. The peak intensity will hit between 7 and 10 tonight. and the storm should weaken and push east toward Tulsa and the Arkansas border by 2 or 3:00 in the morning Sunday. If you have outdoor plans tonight, dinner reservations, a high school graduation party, a Mother's Day eve cookout, you need to wrap things up by sundown. I cannot stress this enough.

[00:05:05]Get inside, get to a sturdy building, and have multiple ways to receive warnings on your phone, your weather radio, your television, all of it. Now, let me drop a quick statistic on you that should grab your attention.

[00:05:16]According to the National Weather Service, the months of April, May, and June account for over 60% of all tornadoes in the United States in a typical year. Think about that. Three months out of 12 produce more than half of all the twisters this country sees.

[00:05:30]And we are smack in the middle of that window right now. The southern plains, where storms are firing tonight. That region is known as tornado alley for a reason. And the next 48 hours will tell us a lot about how this severe weather season is going to unfold. But the storms tonight are just the warm-up act.

[00:05:46]The main event is tomorrow, Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th. And I am going to be straight with you. This is going to be a tough Mother's Day for millions of Americans across North Texas. And you need to know what is coming so you can plan around it. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a level three of five enhanced risk for severe weather across a huge swath of North Texas tomorrow afternoon and evening. This includes the entire Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, which is home to roughly 8 million people. We are talking about Dallas itself, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, Mosquite, McKini, Frisco, Denton, Lewisville, Carolton, Grand Prairie. All of it. Then it stretches west to Abalene and San Angelo, north to Witchah Falls in the Red River, and east toward Tyler, Long View, and Tex Arcana. Millions and millions of people are in the danger zone tomorrow. Here is the timing breakdown for Sunday. And this is the part you need to write down or screenshot because I am going to give you specific hours so you know exactly what to expect. Early Sunday morning between roughly 4 and 10 in the morning central time, expect the first round of showers and thunderstorms to roll across Kansas, Oklahoma, and into North Texas.

[00:06:53]These early morning storms will mostly be hail producers and heavy rain makers.

[00:06:57]They are not the main event, but they will set the stage by laying down what we call outflow boundaries, which are essentially the leftover wakes from the morning storms that act like fuel lines for the afternoon storms. Then from roughly 11:00 in the morning to 2:00 in the afternoon, things will quiet down a bit. The sun will come out, temperatures will climb into the 80s and lower 90s, and the atmosphere will recharge. This is the calm before the storm, and I mean that literally. Do not be fooled by the sunshine. The atmosphere is loading up with energy. Between 2:00 and 5:00 in the afternoon central time, that is when things start to get serious. Storms will begin firing west of Dallas Fort Worth, somewhere in the Abalene to San Angelo corridor. They will be isolated supercells at first, the kind of storms that produce massive hail and the highest tornado risk of the day. If you live in West Texas, this is your window.

[00:07:45]Get inside, get to your safe room, and stay there until the storms pass. Then from 5 to 9 in the evening, those storms will sweep east into the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. This is where things get really dangerous. We are talking about a potential gust front along the leading edge of these storms with wind gusts that could exceed 70 mph. Wind gust of 70 mph are essentially hurricane force winds. And they will snap tree limbs, knock out power, peel shingles off roofs, and toss patio furniture across yards like it weighs nothing. If you have any loose items outside your home right now, go bring them inside.

[00:08:21]lawn chairs, garden gnomes, kids toys, trash cans, anything that can become a projectile in 70 mph winds. By 9:00 in the evening Sunday, the storm should be pushing east of the metroplex toward Tyler, Long View, and Tex Arcana. The danger does not end at the Texas border, though. These storms will continue to roll through the night into Louisiana and Arkansas, eventually weakening as they push toward the Mississippi River by Monday morning. So, if you are in Shreveport, Monroe, or Little Rock, you need to be on alert for late night and overnight severe weather Sunday into Monday. Now, I promised you a reward for sticking around, and we are coming up on it. In just about 2 minutes, I am going to give you the most comprehensive city by city temperature breakdown you will see anywhere on YouTube. Today, I am talking over 270 specific cities from coast to coast with current temperatures, weather conditions, and what to expect tomorrow. You will not find this anywhere else. and it is all free. So stay with me. But before we get to that, let us talk about the flooding risk because this is something that does not get enough attention. The same storms that are producing the wind and hail and tornado threat are also dropping torrential rainfall. We are talking about rainfall rates of 2 to 3 in per hour in some of the strongest cells. When you get that kind of rain falling on already saturated ground, you get flash flooding. And flash flooding is actually the number one weather related killer in the United States in most years. More people die from flash flooding than from tornadoes, hurricanes, or lightning. That is a fact that surprises a lot of people. The flood threat tonight stretches along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans, Louisiana to Gulfport, Mississippi to Mobile, Alabama, and over to Panama City, Florida. The Big Bend of Florida is also in the crosshairs. We are looking at the potential for over an inch of rain in a short amount of time, which sounds manageable until you realize that an inch of rain falling in 15 or 20 minutes can overwhelm storm drains and turn streets into rivers. If you live in low-lying areas of New Orleans or the Bayou country of southern Louisiana, watch your streets carefully tonight. Do not drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, do not drown. That phrase saves lives every single year. Heading into Sunday, the flood risk shifts north and west into the Dallas Fort Worth area and the Arclletex region. That includes Tex Arcana, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Monroe, Louisiana. A marginal risk for excessive rainfall is in place for Sunday, which means localized flash flooding is possible, especially in urban areas with poor drainage. Let me throw another statistic at you. The average American home loses around $20,000 in damages from a single severe storm event. $20,000. And that is just the average. We have seen homes destroyed by hail damage alone running up to $100,000 or more in repairs. So, if you have not checked your homeowner's insurance policy lately, this might be a good weekend to dig it out and make sure you actually have wind and hail coverage. A lot of homeowners are shocked to find out their policy excludes wind damage or has a separate hail deductible that can run into the thousands of dollars. Knowledge is power, folks. Now, I want to take a moment and talk to the parents and grandparents watching this. I know a lot of you are hosting Mother's Day brunches tomorrow. You have got family flying in.

[00:11:30]You have got reservations at restaurants. You have got plans. And the last thing you want to hear is that severe weather is going to get in the way. So, let me give you some practical advice. If your Mother's Day plans are in North Texas, Oklahoma, or the Arletex region, try to do everything in the morning. Brunch at 10:00 in the morning is much safer than dinner at 6:00 in the evening. The atmosphere is calmst in the morning and gets more unstable as the day heats up. Eat early, take your photos early, give mom her flowers and her card early, and then everybody go home and get inside before the storms fire up in the afternoon. That is the smart play. For everyone else outside the severe weather zone, your mother's day looks pretty nice. The east coast will be cool but dry. The west coast will be warm and sunny. The desert southwest will be dangerously hot but rain-free. Most of the country will actually have a beautiful Mother's Day.

[00:12:17]It is just that one corridor through Texas and Oklahoma that is going to be the trouble spot. All right, let us get into that city by city breakdown I promised you. I am going to walk you through current temperatures and conditions across hundreds of American cities organized by region so you can find your area and know exactly what to expect. Starting with the desert southwest where the heat is absolutely brutal this afternoon. Phoenix, Arizona is sitting at 104° Fahrenheit with passing clouds. The suburbs are even hotter in some cases. Mesa, Arizona is at 100° F. Chandler is at 102. Glendale is at 100. Scottsdale is at 100. Tempe is at 104. Surprise, Arizona is at 104.

[00:12:58]Goodyear is at 102. Buckeye is at 102.

[00:13:01]The entire Phoenix metropolitan area is dealing with extreme heat that is well above normal for early May. If you are in the Valley of the Sun, drink water, stay in the shade, and check on your elderly neighbors. Heat kills more Americans every year than tornadoes and hurricanes combined. Tucson, Arizona is at 97° Fahrenheit. Sahorita, just south of Tucson, is at 97. Sierra Vista is at 90. Yuma, Arizona, down near the Mexico border, is at 104° F. Welton is at 104.

[00:13:31]Bullhead City along the Colorado River is at 106° F. Lake Havsu City and Mojave Valley are at 104. Laughlin, Nevada, just across the river, is also at 106.

[00:13:43]Las Vegas, Nevada is at 97° Fahrenheit with passing clouds. The suburbs of Las Vegas are equally hot. North Las Vegas is at 97. Sunrise Manor is at 100.

[00:13:53]Paradise, Nevada is at 99. Perump is at 95. Even up in Reno, Nevada, temperatures climb to 84° F this afternoon, which is well above normal.

[00:14:03]Down in Southern California, the heat is also significant. Palm Springs, California is at 102° F. India is at 102. Coachella is at 102. Burggo Springs is at 102. El Centro and Klexico down near the Mexican border are at 104.

[00:14:20]Death Valley, the lowest point in North America, is sitting at a brutal 110° F, which is hot even by Death Valley standards. Moving into the Los Angeles basin, things are much more comfortable.

[00:14:32]Los Angeles itself is at 68° Fahrenheit with sunshine. Downtown LA, Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, all sitting in the upper 60s to lower 80s depending on your exact location. Anaheim is at 75° Fahrenheit. Long Beach is at 75. Santa Monica is at 63. Pasadena is at 81. The valley areas are warmer. Inino is at 82.

[00:14:54]Silar is at 81. Poma is at 81. Valley Village is at 81. Out in the Inland Empire, Riverside is at 84. San Bernardino is at 84. Rancho Cukamonga is at 84. Ontario is at 84 and Fontana is at 84. The desert resort areas are scorching as I mentioned earlier. San Diego, California is at 64 degrees Fahrenheit with passing clouds. The marine layer is keeping things cool along the coast. Chula Vista is at 70.

[00:15:21]Oceanside is at 66. Carlsbad is at 66.

[00:15:24]Escandido is at 79. Powe is at 79.

[00:15:28]Elcohone is at 77. Imperial Beach is at 64. Heading up the California coast, San Francisco is at 61° Fahrenheit with partly sunny skies. Oakland is at 63.

[00:15:39]Berkeley is at 63. San Jose is at 68.

[00:15:42]Palo Alto is at 68. Mountain View is at 64. Sunnyvale is at 64. Certino is at 64. Fremont is at 64. Hayward is at 63.

[00:15:52]San Mateo Daily City sitting in the low 60s. The classic San Francisco Bay area cool spring weather is in full effect.

[00:15:59]Heading inland though, the central valley is hot. Sacramento, California is at 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Stockton is at 90. Modesto is at 90. Fresno is at 90.

[00:16:09]Bakersfield is at 90. Vicelia is at 90.

[00:16:12]Tuleri is at 90. The Central Valley is essentially a giant frying pan during the warm months. And we are seeing it heat up earlier than normal this year.

[00:16:20]Up in the Pacific Northwest, the weather is gorgeous. Seattle, Washington is at 68° F with partly sunny skies. Tacoma is at 66. Belleview is at 68. Everett is at 63. Bellingham is at 66. Spokane on the east side is at 70. Yakima is at 75.

[00:16:38]Portland, Oregon is at 79° Fahrenheit with partly sunny skies. The suburbs of Portland are also warm. Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, all in the mid to upper 70s. Salem, Oregon is at 79.

[00:16:51]Eugene is at 73. Bend, Oregon is at 81.

[00:16:55]Medford, Oregon is at 88. The Pacific Northwest is enjoying one of those rare, beautiful spring weekends where everything just feels right. Now, let me pause for a moment and ask you something because I want to make sure you are getting value out of this. Are you finding this useful? Are you learning something? Because if you are, hit that thumbs up button right now. It takes 1 second and it cost you absolutely nothing, but it tells the YouTube algorithm to show this video to other people who might need to hear this severe weather forecast tonight.

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[00:17:32]Send it to them on Facebook. Text it to them. However you communicate because the storms tomorrow are not playing around, and the more people who are prepared, the fewer people who get hurt.

[00:17:42]All right, let us continue with the city breakdown. Moving into the Rocky Mountain states, Denver, Colorado is at 72° Fahrenheit with broken clouds. The Front Range is enjoying decent spring weather. Boulder is at 73. Aurora is at 72. Lakewood is at 70. Centennial is at 70. Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, all sitting in the upper 60s to low7s.

[00:18:06]Colorado Springs is at 66° Fahrenheit.

[00:18:09]PBLO is at 75. Fort Collins is at 57.

[00:18:13]Gley is at 61. Up in the high country, Aspen is at 63. Telleluride is at 55.

[00:18:20]Breen Ridge is at 37, which is still pretty chilly up there at over 9,000 feet of elevation. Salt Lake City, Utah is at 73 degrees Fahrenheit with sunshine. Provo is at 73. Ogden is at 72. The Wasatch Front is having a beautiful spring evening. Down in southern Utah, St. George is at 91.

[00:18:40]Hurricane is at 91. Canab is at 88. Moab is at 82. Grand Junction, Colorado, just over the border, is at 81. Boise, Idaho is at 75 degrees Fahrenheit with sunshine. Nampa is at 77. Idaho Falls is at 68. Pocutello is at 72. The Snake River Plane is enjoying a warm, dry weekend. Up in Montana, Helina is at 68.

[00:19:04]Billings is at 61. Boseman is at 64. But is at 63. Missoula is at 72. Great Falls is at 64. Callispel is at 70. The Big Sky Country is having a typical midmay weekend with cool nights and pleasantly warm days. In Wyoming, Cheyenne is at 46 degrees Fahrenheit, which is downright chilly. Casper is at 48. Jackson is at 57. Rock Springs is at 63. Sheridan, Riverton, Thermopoulos, all sitting in the 50s and 60s. Now, we head east into the central plains. And this is where the weather story gets really interesting. The plains are split.

[00:19:41]Western and northern plains are cool and dry under that ridge of high pressure.

[00:19:46]Southern and central plains are hot, humid, and gearing up for severe storms.

[00:19:50]In Kansas, Witchah is at 82° Fahrenheit with sunshine. Topeka is at 75.

[00:19:56]Manhattan, Kansas is at 75. Lawrence is at 77. Salina is at 77. Hutchinson is at 81. Garden City is at 84. Dodge City is at 82. The state of Kansas is going to be on the edge of severe weather tomorrow. Watch for those late evening storms developing in Oklahoma. The bullseye for severe weather tonight.

[00:20:16]Oklahoma City is at 79° Fahrenheit with partly sunny skies. Tulsa is at 81.

[00:20:22]Norman, Edmund, Moore, Yukon, all in the upper 70s. Lton is at 84. Stillwater is at 81. Enid is at 84. Altus is at 88.

[00:20:33]Ardmore, Mallister, Panka City, Bartlesville. All of these communities need to be on high alert tonight. The atmosphere is loaded with energy and storms will fire up by late afternoon.

[00:20:43]In Texas, the heat is on. Dallas, Texas is at 88° Fahrenheit with passing clouds. Fort Worth is at 86. Arlington is at 88. Plano is at 82. Garland is at 88. Irving is at 88. Mosquite is at 88.

[00:20:58]McKenna is at 82. Frisco, Allen, Carolton, Lewisville, all sitting around 82 to 88 degrees this afternoon. Denton is at 86. Grand Prairie is at 88.

[00:21:09]Mansfield is at 88. Clebrurn is at 84.

[00:21:12]Berles is at 88. Granberry is at 91. WY is at 84. Sherman is at 82. Dennison is at 82. Tex Arcana is at 82. Tyler is at 88. Long View is at 82. Kilgore is at 82. Houston, Texas is at 88 degrees Fahrenheit with thunderstorms in progress. The suburbs are also seeing storms. Pasadena is at 84. Perland, Sugarland, the Woodlands, all dealing with thunderstorm activity this afternoon. Tombball is at 82. Conroe is at 84. Galveastston is at 81. San Antonio, Texas is at 90° Fahrenheit with scattered clouds. Austin is at 86. Round Rock, Cedar Park, Flugerville sitting in the 80s. Kyle is at 88. San Marcus is at 84. New Bron Falls sitting in similar territory. West Texas is hot. Abalene is at 91° Fahrenheit. San Angelo is at 88.

[00:22:05]Midland is at 91. Odessa is at 91. Leach is at 93. Amarillo is at 90. Witchah Falls is at 84. El Paso is at 93.

[00:22:15]Herford is at 88. Hobbs, New Mexico, just over the border is at 91. Andrews is at 91. Big Spring, Sweetwater, Snyder, all in the upper 80s to low 90s.

[00:22:26]Down in the Rio Grand Valley, Macallen, Texas is at 84 degrees Fahrenheit.

[00:22:31]Brownsville is at 82. Laredo is at 91.

[00:22:34]Corpus Christi is at 86. Victoria is at 90. The valley is humid and warm, but not severely stormy at the moment. In Louisiana, New Orleans is at 70° Fahrenheit with low clouds. Meet is at 70. Baton Rouge is at 66. Shriveport is at 73. Monroe is at 73. Lafayette, Louisiana is at 68. Lake Charles is at 73. Alexandria is at 70. Hammond is at 63. In Mississippi, Jackson is at 73° Fahrenheit. Gulfport is at 68 with light rain. Beluxy is at 70 with light rain.

[00:23:09]Hattisburg is at 68. Tupelo is at 75.

[00:23:12]Vixsburg is at 73. Pasigula is at 68 with light rain. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is the rainy spot tonight as that frontal boundary pushes through. In Alabama, Birmingham is at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Montgomery is at 70. Mobile is at 70 with light rain. Huntsville is at 72. Tuscaloosa is at 72. Auburn is at 66. Florence is at 77. Dothan is at 66.

[00:23:37]Decar is at 73. In Georgia, Atlanta is at 68° Fahrenheit with sunshine. Augusta is at 72. Columbus, Georgia is at 68.

[00:23:47]Mon is at 68. Savannah is at 72. Athens is at 70. Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, all the Atlanta suburbs sitting in the upper 60s. is at 68. Lawrenville is at 68. Aworth is at 70. In Florida, Miami is at 84° Fahrenheit with overcast skies. Fort Lauderdale is at 86. West Palm Beach is at 84. Boca Raton is at 84. Pimbroke Pines is at 88. Hollywood, Florida is at 86. Hyleia is at 84. Tampa, Florida is at 82. St. Petersburg is at 84.

[00:24:21]Clearwater is at 82. Bradenton is at 82.

[00:24:24]Sarasota is at 82. Orlando is at 81. CMI is at 82. Daytona Beach is at 75.

[00:24:31]Jacksonville is at 72. Tallahassee is at 66 with light rain. Pensacola is at 70.

[00:24:37]Panama City is at 70. Naples is at 84.

[00:24:40]Cape Coral is at 82. Fort Myers is at 82. Key West is at 86. Florida is hot and humid as you would expect for this time of year. Now, let me hit pause for a second. I told you I would deliver value, and I want to make sure you stay engaged because the best part of this video is still coming up. At the 9-minute mark, I am going to break down the long range forecast for the rest of May and into early June. and I will tell you exactly which weeks will see the biggest temperature swings, which regions are heading into a heat wave, and where the next round of severe weather is most likely to develop after this weekend. So, do not click away. The forecast crystal ball is coming up.

[00:25:17]Moving into the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Chicago, Illinois is at 63° F with scattered clouds. The suburbs are similar. Aurora is at 70. Neapville, Shamberg, Evston, all in the low to mid60s. Rockford is at 66. Peoria is at 70. Springfield, Illinois is at 77.

[00:25:37]Champagne is at 72. Bloomington, Illinois is at 72. Carbondale is at 75.

[00:25:42]Indianapolis, Indiana is at 73° F with scattered clouds. Fort Wayne is at 66.

[00:25:49]Southbend is at 64. Evansville is at 77.

[00:25:52]Bloomington, Indiana is at 72.

[00:25:54]Lafayette, Indiana is at 70. Muny is at 72. Anderson is at 66. Cooko is at 70.

[00:26:01]Terote is at 72. Detroit, Michigan is at 68 degrees Fahrenheit with sunshine. Ann Arbor is at 66. Lancing is at 63. Grand Rapids is at 61. Kalamazoo is at 64.

[00:26:13]Flint is at 63. Sageno is at 59.

[00:26:16]Traverse City is at 48. The Upper Peninsula is much colder. Marquette is at 45. Iron Mountain is at 46. Ironwood is at 45. Madison, Wisconsin is at 61° F. Milwaukee is at 63. Green Bay is at 57. Appleton is at 61. Oaklair is at 57.

[00:26:34]Lacrosse is at 61. Rine is at 55.

[00:26:37]Kenosha is at 64. Wasaw is at 54.

[00:26:41]Minneapolis, Minnesota is at 61° Fahrenheit with passing clouds. St. Paul is at 57. Bloomington, Minnesota is in the upper 50s. Rochester, Minnesota is at 57. Duth is at 52. International Falls is at 46. Bamiji is at 48. Mano is at 57. Now, here is something important for you northern gardeners. We are watching a frost and freeze risk across the upper Midwest tonight and into Sunday morning. If you live in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, the upper peninsula of Michigan, or northern Iowa, and you have already planted tomatoes, peppers, maragolds, or other tender annuals, you need to cover them up tonight. A light frost can damage tender plants overnight. and we are looking at temperatures dipping into the mid30s Fahrenheit across portions of the Dakotas and into northern Minnesota.

[00:27:26]Cover your plants with old bed sheets, frost cloth, or even cardboard boxes.

[00:27:30]Your hard work this spring is at risk if you skip this step. In North Dakota, Bismar is at 61° Fahrenheit. Fargo is at 55. Grand Forks is at 54. May not is at 59. Williston is at 59. Dickinson is at 61. In South Dakota, Pierre is at 61.

[00:27:47]Sou Falls is at 57. Rapid City is at 63.

[00:27:50]Aberdine is at 59. In Nebraska, Omaha is at 68° Fahrenheit. Lincoln is at 72.

[00:27:56]Grand Island is at 73. Carney is at 66.

[00:28:00]North Plat is at 66. Scotsluff is at 52 with rain. Fairberry is at 68. In Iowa, De Moine is at 68° Fahrenheit. Cedar Rapids is at 66. Davenport is at 66.

[00:28:12]Iowa City is at 68. Ames is at 66.

[00:28:15]Waterlue is at 63. Debuke is at 63. In Missouri, Kansas City is at 75° Fahrenheit. St. Louis is at 79.

[00:28:23]Springfield, Missouri is at 79. Colombia is at 79. Jefferson City is at 81.

[00:28:29]Joplain is at 79. Independence, Missouri is at 75. Branson is at 77. Sadelia is at 77. Cape Gerardo, Hannibal, Popular Bluff, all sitting in the upper 70s. In Arkansas, Little Rock is at 79° Fahrenheit. Fort Smith is at 86.

[00:28:45]Fagatville is at 81. Bentonville is at 79. Rogers is at 79. Texarana, Arkansas on the border is at 82. Hot Springs is around 80. In Tennessee, Nashville is at 77° Fahrenheit. Memphis is at 79.

[00:28:59]Knoxville is at 73. Chattanooga is at 72. Clarksville is at 77. Murreey'sboro is at 77. Franklin is at 68. Brentwood, Hendersonville, Smyrna, all in the upper 70s. In Kentucky, Louisville is at 75° Fahrenheit. Lexington is at 70. Bowling Green is at 75. Owensboro is at 75.

[00:29:19]Frankfurt is at 70. Hopkinsville is at 77. Paduca is at 77. Heading into the Eastern United States in Ohio, Cleveland is at 57° Fahrenheit with broken clouds.

[00:29:30]Columbus is at 70. Cincinnati is at 72.

[00:29:33]Akran is at 55 with thunder showers.

[00:29:35]Toledo is at 64. Dayton is at 72.

[00:29:38]Youngstown is at 54 with thunderstorms.

[00:29:41]Canton is at 59 with thunderstorms.

[00:29:43]Mansfield is at 55 with light rain. In Pennsylvania, Philadelphia is at 61° Fahrenheit. Pittsburgh is at 63.

[00:29:50]Allentown is at 57. Eerie is at 54 with light rain. Harrisburg is at 59. Reading is at 61. Scranton is at 55. Wilsberry is at 55. Lancaster is at 55. Bethlehem, Eastston, all sitting in the upper 50s to low 60s. In New York, New York City is at 54 degrees Fahrenheit with fog.

[00:30:10]Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, all sitting in the low to mid50s with foggy conditions. Buffalo is at 52 with light rain. Rochester is at 54 with fog.

[00:30:20]Syracuse is at 57. Albany is at 54.

[00:30:24]Yoners is at 55. White Plains is at 54.

[00:30:27]Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, all dealing with cool, damp, foggy weather this afternoon. In New Jersey, Newark is at 57° Fahrenheit. Jersey City is at 57.

[00:30:37]Patterson is at 54 with fog. Atlantic City is at 61. Trenton is at 54. Edison is at 57. Princeton is at 75. Tom's River, Cherry Hill, Hoboken, all in the low to mid50s. In Connecticut, Hartford is at 55° Fahrenheit with light rain and fog. New Haven is at 54 with fog.

[00:30:56]Bridgeport is at 54. Stamford is at 54.

[00:30:59]Waterberry is at 54. Connecticut is having a damp, cool Saturday afternoon.

[00:31:04]In Massachusetts, Boston is at 55° Fahrenheit with light rain and overcast skies. Worcester is at 46 with rain and fog. Springfield, Massachusetts is at 54. Cambridge is at 55. Brockton is at 54. Quincy is at 52 with rain. New Bedford is at 54. Fall River is at 54.

[00:31:22]Cape Cod, Province Town, Plymouth, all dealing with rain and overcast skies.

[00:31:26]Massachusetts is having a soggy Saturday. In Rhode Island, Providence is at 54° Fahrenheit with light rain.

[00:31:33]Warwick is at 54. Newport is in similar territory. In New Hampshire, Manchester is at 46° Fahrenheit. Concord is at 46 with light rain. Nshawa is at 48.

[00:31:43]Portsouth is at 46 with light rain. In Vermont, Burlington is at 54° Fahrenheit. Montpielar is at 46.

[00:31:50]Brattleboroough is at 50. In Maine, Portland, Maine is at 45° Fahrenheit with light rain. Banger is at 45 with light rain. Augusta, Maine is at 45.

[00:31:59]Lewon is at 45 with light rain. Bar Harbor and the coastal areas all dealing with cool, damp conditions. The Northeast as a whole is having a chilly, damp weekend. But the good news is that this cool air mass will help suppress severe weather in the region. The downside is that Mother's Day brunch on the patio is probably out of the question for most of New England. Down in the Mid-Atlantic, Washington DC is at 70° Fahrenheit with passing clouds.

[00:32:22]Baltimore is at 64. Annapolis is at 64.

[00:32:25]Bethesda is at 75. Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Frederick, all in the upper 60s to low7s. Alexandria, Virginia is at 70. Arlington, Virginia is in similar territory. Fairfax is at 72. Reston is at 72. Manasses is at 70.

[00:32:41]In Virginia, Richmond is at 70° Fahrenheit. Norfolk is at 73. Virginia Beach is at 72. Newport News is at 72.

[00:32:49]Hampton is at 73. Chesapeake is at 70.

[00:32:52]Rowanoke is at 72. Lynchber is at 70.

[00:32:55]Charlottesville is at 70. Harrisonenberg is at 66 in West Virginia. Charleston is at 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Huntington is at 70. Morgantown is at 64. Wheeling is at 64. In Maryland and Delaware, Baltimore, as I mentioned, is at 64.

[00:33:09]Salsbury, Ocean City, Rahobath Beach, all in the mid60s to upper 60s.

[00:33:14]Wilmington, Delaware is at 61. Do is at 61. In North Carolina, Charlotte is at 70° Fahrenheit. Raleigh is at 70.

[00:33:22]Greensboro is at 70. Durham is at 70.

[00:33:24]Winston Salem is at 70. Asheville is at 68. Wilmington, North Carolina is at 73.

[00:33:29]Fagatville is at 72. Hickory is at 70.

[00:33:32]In South Carolina, Columbia is at 72° Fahrenheit. Charleston is at 73.

[00:33:37]Greenville is at 70. Spartanberg is at 68. Myrtle Beach is at 73. Florence is at 73. Hilton Head, Buford all in the low7s. All right, I told you we were going to talk about the long range forecast. And here we go. This is the part that helps you plan ahead, not just for tomorrow, but for the next 2 to 3 weeks. Heading in the next week, from Monday, May 11th, through the following Monday, May 18th, the weather pattern is going to shift in a pretty significant way. That ridge of high pressure that has been parked over the western United States is going to flex its muscles and slide a little further east, eventually setting up shop over the central part of the country by midweek. What that means for you is warmer temperatures pushing into the plains and eventually into the cornbt. Monday, May 11th, looks pretty quiet across most of the country. The southeast coast will see some much needed rainfall, including parts of Florida and the Carolas. There could be some isolated strong storms, but nothing severe. If you have outdoor plans Monday after work or school, most of the country looks fine. Tuesday, May 12th, we are watching a weather system move across the upper Midwest. Expect rain showers and a few isolated thunderstorms from Iowa through Wisconsin and northern Illinois into Michigan and Minnesota.

[00:34:53]These storms will not be severe, but they will be the typical garden variety storms with some lightning and brief downpours. Wednesday, May 13th, that same system pushes into the Ohio Valley, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Northeast. So if you live in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, New York City, Boston, expect some rain showers Wednesday. The middle of the country will be dry and warm under that ridge of high pressure. Out west, another weather system is moving in across the Pacific Northwest. Washington, Oregon, and Northern California will see rainfall Wednesday into Thursday. By the latter part of next week, Thursday, May 14th, and Friday, May 15th, we are heading into a heat wave across the central United States. Temperatures in the Plains and Front Range could climb into the upper 80s and low 90s. Denver could see 90° Fahrenheit. Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Dallas, all looking at temperatures well above normal for midMay. This is the kind of warm spell that makes you reach for the air conditioner remote for the first time of the season. Looking at the entire week from May 11th through May 18th, the precipitation outlook is generally drier than normal across most of the country.

[00:36:06]The southeast and Gulf Coast region will be drier than they should be, which is concerning because we are already in significant drought conditions across parts of the Southeast. The desert southwest will continue to be bone dry, as you would expect. The Pacific Northwest will see some rainfall midweek, but overall the trend is drier than normal. The areas with the best chance for severe weather, if any, develops, would be Oklahoma, Texas, and along the Gulf Coast toward Florida as we get into the middle of May. Right now, this looks like a more isolated threat. We are not expecting any major outbreaks, no big tornado outbreaks or widespread wind damage events through the middle of May, but we will keep monitoring it. Now, extending the forecast even further into the May 18th through May 26th period, the pattern continues to evolve. The ridge keeps trekking east across the country, which means warmer air keeps moving further into the Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley, and Mid-Atlantic. We are talking about spring-like and even early summerlike temperatures returning to the middle of the country and pushing into the eastern third of the United States during that time frame. The wetter areas during the late May period will be the central United States, specifically the cornbt, Green Bay, Chicago, Kansas City, St. Lewis, Dallas, Fort Worth, and even down to Brownsville near the Rio Grand will all see an uptick in moisture. That is good news for farmers who need rain for crops and good news for lawn and garden enthusiasts who want their landscapes to look lush going into summer. On either side of that wet zone, though, we will see drier weather. The Southeast continues to look bad in terms of drought relief, which is concerning. The Pacific Northwest will also see drier conditions extending into the central Rockies. So, if you live in the southeast, especially Georgia, the Carolas, Florida, you need to be water conscious. Use your sprinklers responsibly and consider drought tolerant landscaping if you are planning new plantings this spring. Looking even further out into the first week of June, the signal for precipitation gets weaker overall. There is no major signal anywhere in the country for big rain events during early June. But if I had to pick, the most likely area for above normal precipitation in early June would be the upper Midwest down through the Mississippi Valley. The Pacific Northwest will continue to be drier than normal. There is a small signal for above normal precipitation in the Southeast during early June, which would be encouraging if it pans out. Now, let me circle back to the immediate severe weather threat because I want to make sure you do not forget the most important takeaways. If you live in North Texas, the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, West Texas, including Abalene and San Angelo, or the Red River Valley, tomorrow afternoon and evening is the time to be on high alert. The peak severe weather window is between 4 in the afternoon and 10 at night central time. That is your 6-h hour window of maximum danger. During that window, do not be outside. Do not be on the road if you can avoid it. Do not be in a flimsy structure like a mobile home or a backyard shed. Get to a sturdy building, ideally an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows. Have multiple ways to receive warnings. Your cell phone has emergency alerts built in, but cell phones can lose signal in severe weather. A weather radio is the gold standard. Noah weather radios can be purchased for around $40 and they will save your life. They run on batteries and they sound an alarm when warnings are issued for your specific county.

[00:39:45]Every American household, especially in tornado-prone areas, should have one. It is one of the best investments you can make for your family's safety. Also, please, please, please do not rely on tornado sirens alone. Tornado sirens are designed to warn people who are outdoors. They are not designed to wake you up at night when you are inside your house with the windows closed and the air conditioner running. So if you live in tornado country and you are relying on the sirens to warn you, you are putting your life at risk. Get a weather radio. Set up alerts on your phone. Have a backup plan. Let me give you a quick safety checklist for severe weather.

[00:40:28]Number one, identify your safe place in your home before the storm hits. The best place is a basement or storm cellar. If you do not have those, an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows is your next best option.

[00:40:43]Bathrooms, closets, and pantries work well. Number two, gather your essentials in advance. Helmets for everyone in the family, especially children. Sturdy shoes you can put on quickly.

[00:40:56]Flashlights. A whistle in case you get trapped under debris. Medications you cannot live without. important documents in a waterproof bag. Number three, know your alerts. Make sure your phone is set to receive emergency alerts. Make sure your weather radio batteries are fresh.

[00:41:14]Make sure you have a backup plan if the power goes out. Number four, know the difference between a watch and a warning. A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop.

[00:41:26]A warning means severe weather is imminent or already happening. When a warning is issued for your area, take cover immediately. Now, I want to take a moment and really emphasize something.

[00:41:37]Have you taken 30 seconds yet to drop your city in the comments? Because I am serious about this. I am going to spend my evening tonight responding to comments from viewers in the storm zone.

[00:41:48]If you are in Oklahoma City, comment Oklahoma City. If you are in Dallas, comment Dallas. If you are in Witchah Falls, comment Witchah Falls. I want to know where you are watching from so I can tailor my response to you specifically. Comment your city, your county, your state, anything that helps me know where you are. Let me also give a quick shout out to those of you outside the immediate severe weather zone who might be wondering why you should care. The reality is that severe weather affects all of us, even if it is not directly over our heads. Family members travel. Friends visit from out of town. We have business interests in other states. We watch the news. We care about our fellow Americans. So, even if you are not in the path of these storms, share this video with someone who might be. That is how we look out for each other. Now, let me get into a few more cities I have not covered yet because I promised you over 270 locations and I want to deliver on that promise. Out in Alaska, Anchorage is at 41 degrees Fahrenheit with low clouds. Fairbanks is at 64. Juno is at 50 with light rain.

[00:42:57]Ketchacan is at 52. Kodiak is at 48.

[00:43:02]Sitka is at 50. Gnome is at 39 with sunshine. Bethl is at 43. Up in the Arctic, Utkiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, is at 19 degrees Fahrenheit, which is below freezing in May because, well, it is the Arctic. Prudo Bay is at 23. Point Hope is at 23. Point Le is at 18 with light snow. The Arctic regions of Alaska are still firmly in winter mode. In Hawaii, Honolulu is at 81° Fahrenheit with rain. Hilo is at 81.

[00:43:35]Kyua Kona is at 84. Lehou is at 77. Wuku is at 79. Capo is at 79 with light rain.

[00:43:45]The Hawaiian islands are having their typical paradise weather with passing showers and warm tropical temperatures.

[00:43:51]Now, let me take a moment and remind you about the temperature conversions for those who think in Celsius. When I say 100° F, that is roughly 38° C. When I say 90° F, that is roughly 32° C. 80° F is about 27° C. 70° F is about 21° C.

[00:44:17]60° F is about 16° C. 50° F is about 10° C. 40° F is about 4° C. and 32° F is the freezing point, 0° C. Now, back to the storm coverage and the timing for tomorrow. I want to walk you through the exact hourby- hour timeline one more time because this is the most important information in the entire video. Sunday morning, 4 in the morning to 10:00 in the morning central time. The first round of storms moves through Kansas, Oklahoma, and into North Texas. mostly hail and heavy rain. Not severe, but loud and disruptive. If you have early Mother's Day plans, you can probably still make them. Just be aware of the weather.

[00:45:12]Sunday late morning to early afternoon, 10:00 in the morning to 2:00 in the afternoon, Central time. The atmosphere recharges. Sunshine breaks out.

[00:45:23]Temperatures climb into the 80s. The storm risk is low during this window.

[00:45:29]This is your last chance to enjoy outdoor activities before the storms fire up. Sunday afternoon, 2 in the afternoon to 5 in the afternoon, central time, supercell thunderstorms begin firing up west of Dallas Fort Worth in the Abalene to San Angelo corridor.

[00:45:49]These early storms have the highest tornado risk because they are isolated and have access to all the atmospheric energy.

[00:45:58]Sunday evening, 5:00 in the evening to 9 in the evening, central time, the storms sweep east into the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

[00:46:08]Wind gusts could exceed 70 mph.

[00:46:12]Large hail up to baseball size is possible. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

[00:46:19]Heavy rain causes localized flash flooding. This is the peak danger window.

[00:46:26]Sunday late evening to overnight, 9 in the evening Sunday to 3:00 in the morning Monday central time. The storms push east into East Texas, Louisiana, and southern Arkansas.

[00:46:40]Storms continue to be capable of damaging winds and large hail, but the tornado risk decreases as we go through the night. Monday morning, the storms weaken further as they push into Mississippi and southern Tennessee. By midday Monday, the severe threat is essentially over.

[00:47:02]So that is your timeline. Print it out, save it on your phone, share it with your family. This information could save lives. Let me share a personal observation that I think is worth mentioning. Over the years of covering severe weather, I have noticed that people often underestimate the threat right up until it is too late. The most common phrase I hear after a tornado outbreak is, "I never thought it would happen here." That is the deadly mindset. Tornadoes can happen anywhere in the United States. They have happened in every single state. They have hit major cities like Oklahoma City, Joplin, Missouri, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and more Oklahoma multiple times. They have hit small rural towns. They have hit suburbs. They have hit downtown business districts. The only safe assumption is that severe weather can happen to you and you should be prepared. Now, let me address something that often comes up in these forecasts. People ask me, "Why are we seeing more severe weather these days? Is the climate changing?" The honest answer is that the science on long-term trends in tornadoes is complicated. We have better radar technology now, better reporting, and more stormchasers documenting events.

[00:48:25]So, we know about more storms than we did 50 years ago. But the underlying ingredients for severe weather, namely warm, humid air clashing with cool dry air, those ingredients are influenced by larger atmospheric patterns. What we can say with confidence is that the United States has the most active severe weather climate in the entire world by a wide margin. We get about 75% of all the tornadoes that occur globally. So living in this country, especially in the central plains and southeast, comes with a built-in responsibility to be weather aare.

[00:49:06]All right, let me give you a few more cities to round out the coverage. In Idaho, Boise was at 75.

[00:49:14]Cordelene is at 70. Idaho Falls is at 68. Lewon is at 75.

[00:49:22]Pocutello is at 72.

[00:49:25]Sandp Point is at 72.

[00:49:28]Twin Falls in the Magic Valley sitting in the upper 60s to low7s.

[00:49:34]In Montana, Helena was at 68. Billings is at 61.

[00:49:40]Missoula is at 72.

[00:49:42]Boseman is at 64.

[00:49:45]Great Falls is at 64. But is at 63.

[00:49:50]Callispel is at 70. In Wyoming, Cheyenne is at 46. Casper is at 48. Jackson is at 57. Sheridan, Riverton, all in the 50s.

[00:49:59]In Nevada, Las Vegas was at 97, Reno is at 84, Carson City is at 84, Henderson, Boulder City, Mosquite, all sitting in the upper 90s to low 100s. Perump is at 95. Laughlin is at 106. In New Mexico, Albuquerque is at 84° Fahrenheit. Santa Fe is at 81. Los Cusus is at 90. Roswell is at 93. Hobbs is at 91. Alamagordo is at 91. Tukum Kerry, Clovis, Carlsbad, all in the upper 80s to low 90s. I want to circle back to one more critical thing before we wrap up. The pattern through the middle of May suggests a more active severe weather period across the southern plains and Gulf Coast. So even after this weekend, we are not done. Late May is climatologically the peak of severe weather season in the United States. The next two weeks could bring additional severe weather events and you need to stay weather aare throughout that entire period. Tomorrow morning, before you sit down to Mother's Day brunch, take 5 minutes and check the latest forecast. Things can change.

[00:50:57]Storm timing can shift earlier or later by an hour or two. The severity of the storms can be higher or lower than originally expected. The atmosphere is dynamic and forecasts evolve as new data comes in. So, please treat tomorrow morning as a critical decision point. If the forecast worsens, change your plans.

[00:51:15]If you can move outdoor activities to indoor venues, do it. If you can reschedule a backyard cookout to next weekend, do it. Mom would much rather have her family safe than have the perfect Mother's Day photo opportunity.

[00:51:26]If your mother is the one in the storm zone, give her a call tomorrow morning.

[00:51:30]Make sure she has a weather radio. Make sure she knows where to take shelter.

[00:51:33]Make sure she has multiple ways to receive warnings. Make sure she is not planning to drive long distances during the peak storm window. The best Mother's Day gift you can give her is the gift of safety. Now, let me give you a quick teaser for tomorrow's forecast video.

[00:51:46]Tomorrow, I will be covering the actual hourby- hour evolution of these severe storms as they unfold. I will be tracking individual cells, monitoring tornado warnings, and giving you real-time updates on which cities are in the path. I will also be looking ahead to the rest of next week and the development of that potential heat wave I mentioned. Plus, I will give you an early look at tropical season because hurricane season officially starts June 1st and we are already seeing some early signs of activity in the Atlantic basin.

[00:52:13]So, make sure you are subscribed and have notifications turned on because tomorrow's video is one you do not want to miss. Let me also remind you because I cannot say this enough. Drop your city in the comments. I want to hear from you. Whether you are in the storm zone, on the edge of the storm zone, or watching from somewhere completely different, I want to know where you are.

[00:52:31]Tell me what the weather is like outside your window right now. Tell me what your Mother's Day plans are. Tell me if you have ever been through a severe weather event yourself and how it changed your perspective on storm preparation. I read every single comment. Some I can respond to directly, others I cannot get to because of the volume, but I see them all and they help me create better content for you. So, your comments matter, your feedback matters, your community matters. Before we wrap up, let me give you one final reminder of the key facts from today's forecast.

[00:53:00]Tonight, severe storms in western and central Oklahoma and northwest Texas.

[00:53:04]Peak time, 6:00 in the evening to 10 at night central time. Threats include large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Tomorrow, Mother's Day, level three of five, enhanced risk for severe weather across North Texas, including the entire Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

[00:53:20]Peak time 4 in the afternoon to 9 in the evening, Central time. Threats include damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, large hail up to baseball size, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. Heatwave conditions building across the desert southwest with temperatures over 100° Fahrenheit. Brutal heat in places like Phoenix, Yuma, Las Vegas, and Death Valley. Frost and freeze risk across the northern plains and upper Midwest tonight. Cover your tender plants if you have already planted them. Long range pattern shifting toward a warmer, drier setup for the central United States with a heat wave possible by midweek next week. Monitor for additional severe weather events through the rest of May.

[00:53:58]That is the forecast. That is what you need to know to navigate the next few days safely. Knowledge is power.

[00:54:05]Preparation saves lives. And watching your local weather forecast every single day during severe weather season is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family. I really do appreciate you spending time with me today. I know there are a million other things you could be doing on a Saturday afternoon, and the fact that you chose to spend the chunk of that time learning about the weather means a lot to me. So, thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Make sure to give this video a thumbs up if you got value out of it.

[00:54:33]Share it with friends, family, anybody you know who might be in the storm zone.

[00:54:38]Subscribe to the channel if you have not already. It is completely free. It does not cost a penny, a nickel, a dollar, nothing. You just hit that subscribe button and you get daily weather forecasts covering the United States, southern Canada, and the tropics. We cover everything from severe thunderstorms to hurricanes to winter storms to heat waves to wildfires. If it is happening in the atmosphere, we cover it. And one last thing, if you are watching this video and you live in the path of these storms, please, please, please take this seriously. Do not assume the storms will go around you. Do not assume that because you have lived in tornado country your whole life, you know how to handle it. The storms tomorrow have the potential to be exceptionally dangerous. And the safest thing you can do is plan ahead, take shelter at the right time, and ride it out in a safe location. Stay safe out there. Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. Give your mom a hug, tell her you love her, take some pictures, eat some good food, and then settle in for what is going to be an active afternoon and evening across the southern plains.

[00:55:44]I will see you tomorrow with a fresh forecast and the latest on those Mother's Day storms as they unfold in real time. Until then, keep an eye on the sky, trust the science, and never underestimate the power of a properly prepared family. Thanks for watching everybody, and I hope every single one of you stays safe and has the best possible rest of your Mother's Day weekend. Now, let me share something else that has been on my mind throughout this forecast. We have not talked enough about the hidden danger that comes with severe thunderstorms beyond just the wind and hail and tornadoes. I am talking about lightning. Every single thunderstorm produces lightning. And lightning kills around 20 Americans every year and injures hundreds more.

[00:56:28]The classic safety rule is when thunder roars, go indoors. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. There is no safe place outside during a thunderstorm. Not under a tree, not in a metal shed, not on a covered patio. The only safe place is inside a substantial building or inside a hard topped vehicle. If you are caught outside during a storm, get to shelter immediately. And once you do get inside, stay away from windows. Do not use corded phones and avoid touching plumbing fixtures because lightning can travel through pipes. Let me also touch on a few cities I have not mentioned yet. In Oregon, Eugene is at 73. Salem is at 79. Bend is at 81. Medford is at 88. Roseberg is at 82. Clamoth Falls sitting in the upper 60s. The state of Oregon is having a beautiful spring weekend. In Washington State, Seattle was at 68. Tacoma is at 66. Spokane is at 70. Yaka is at 75. Bellingham is at 66. Olympia is at 70. Vancouver, Washington is at 79. Wala Wala is at 75.

[00:57:38]The Tri Cities area, Pasco, Kenowick, Richland, all in the upper 70s. Down in California, I want to highlight a few more cities. Eureka up on the north coast is at 55° Fahrenheit with low clouds. Arcada is at 55, Crescent City sitting in similar territory. Going down the coast, Fort Bragg is at 82, Mendescino, Yukaya at 82, Santa Rosa is at 73, Napa is at 73, Soma is at 73, Vallejo is at 73. The wine country is enjoying perfect weather for visiting vineyards this Mother's Day weekend.

[00:58:13]Heading inland into the Sierra Nevada, South Lake Tahoe is at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Truckucky is at 75. Mammoth Lakes, Lake Tahoe area, all seeing pleasant spring weather. The high Sierra still has some snow at the higher elevations, so if you are planning a backpacking trip in May, be prepared for variable conditions. Down in the central coast of California, Monterey is at 57° Fahrenheit. Carmel, Selenus, Santa Cruz, all in the upper 50s to mid60s. Big Su, Pacific Grove, all seeing typical foggy coastal conditions. San Louis, Abyspo is at 63. Santa Maria is at 63. Atascadero is at 63. Paso Robels is at 90.

[00:58:56]Surprisingly hot inland. Santa Barbara is at 64. Ventura, Oxnard in the low60s.

[00:59:02]I want to take this opportunity to remind you one more time about the most important thing you can do tonight and tomorrow. Have multiple ways to receive warnings. Your phone is one. Your weather radio is two. Local television is three. Your local emergency management office may also have a text alert system. Sign up for it. Sign up for everything. Redundancy saves lives.

[00:59:22]Also, if you have older neighbors, especially elderly folks who may not have smartphones or may not be techsavvy, please check on them tonight and tomorrow. Make sure they know severe weather is coming. Help them set up their weather radio if they have one.

[00:59:34]Make sure they have flashlights and batteries. Make sure they know where to take shelter. Be a good neighbor. That is what makes American communities strong. One more time, drop your city in the comments below. Tell me where you are watching from. Tell me what the weather is like at your house right now.

[00:59:48]Tell me your Mother's Day plans. Let us build this community together because when severe weather strikes, the strength of our communities is what gets us through. In closing, I want to leave you with a thought. The American Midwest, the Southern Plains, the Gulf Coast, these are some of the most beautiful and productive regions in the entire world. They feed not just our country, but much of the planet. They are home to some of the most resilient, hardworking, familyoriented people you will ever meet. And every spring, these regions face the most dangerous weather climate in the world. But we get through it together. We watch out for each other. We prepare. We respect the storms. And we live to see another day.

[01:00:24]Tomorrow will be a tough day for millions of Americans in the storm zone.

[01:00:27]But Monday morning, the sun will rise.

[01:00:30]The damage will be assessed. Communities will come together to help each other clean up and rebuild if necessary. And we will keep going. That is what we do.

[01:00:37]That is who we are. So tonight, before the storms arrive, take a deep breath.

[01:00:41]Hug your loved ones. Make sure your safe place is ready. Make sure your weather alerts are turned on. Make sure your phone is charged and then trust your preparation. You have got this. Your family has got this. America has got this. Stay safe everybody. Stay weather aare. Stay informed. And I will see you right back here tomorrow with the latest on these Mother's Day storms. Until then, keep your eyes on the sky and your loved ones close. This has been your weekend severe weather