Live official NOAA outlook
Storm Prediction Center risk maps
View the latest national severe-storm, tornado, damaging-wind, and large-hail outlooks directly from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
An outlook shows where severe weather may develop; it is not a warning. Follow local NWS warnings and emergency instructions.
Know the difference
Watch, warning, and emergency
Be prepared
Tornadoes or severe storms are possible in and near the watch area. Review your plan and be ready to act.
Take action
Dangerous weather is occurring or indicated by radar. Follow the warning and move to safe shelter immediately.
Seek shelter now
This is the highest tornado alert level. A violent tornado presents a catastrophic threat to life and property.
Tornado safety
Choose your safe place before a warning
The National Weather Service recommends a basement, safe room, or small interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.
MyUSA.us checks alerts while the site is open but does not send background tornado alerts. Keep Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled and follow local warning systems.
Page reviewed: July 29, 2026