Midwest Storm Hunters

11/17/2025

Low end severe chances tomorrow afternoon across parts of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

A surge of moisture/instability ahead of a strong cold front will lead to at least scattered storms, a few supercellar, by mid to late afternoon and continuing into early evening. The main hazard will be large hail although a brief tornado or two is also possible. As storms move into Kentucky hail and wind will be the main hazards before the threat quickly ends in the early evening hours.

11/14/2025

The signals continue to indicate a classic active fall weather pattern as we head into the final 2 weeks of November.

We will likely see multiple impactful systems across the country. Stay tuned for updates.

11/14/2025

Signal for severe storms in the central and south central US next week.

Some guidance is hinting at a favorable setup for severe storms on multiple days next week. Several troughs of low pressure and daily return of moisture could set the stage for at least low end severe chances. We'll continue to monitor trends over the next several days.

11/12/2025

Ever wondered why the northern lights are displayed in different colors at different altitudes? Here is a great explanation from the NWS.
I'll post another graphic in the comments below.

11/12/2025

Morning satellite imagery shows the current snowcover across parts of Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois from the recent lake effect event. Alot of melting will occur the rest of the week as we warm above average.

11/12/2025

This photo of the Northern Lights was taken by Brenda Fink in Gladbrook Iowa this evening.

Thanks to all of you who submitted photos to our page.

11/12/2025

Who has a good view of the northern lights this evening? Cloudy here right now. Post your photos in the comments.

11/12/2025

Big warm up in store for the Midwest later this week. Temperatures will be running 10 to 20 degrees above normal. Highs for Friday will range from the upper 50s to mid 70s depending on location.
Enjoy this brief warm up another cold front moves in by the weekend.

11/10/2025

Lane is under one of the intense snow bands near the IN/MI border. Take care if traveling tonight.

IN/MI border currently

11/09/2025

❄️⚠️Significant Lake effect snow event tonight through Monday. ⚠️❄️

A impressive and very impactful LES event is expected through tomorrow for parts of SE WI, NE IL, NW IN, and SW MI.

Where ever a heavy snow band sets up for a long period of time big snowfall totals and rates will occur. Postpone travel in these areas if possible as roadways will become snow covered and in some cases impassable.

11/08/2025

Like it or not the first measurable snowfall for parts of the region will take place this weekend into early next week.

Generally a trace to a few inches is expected for parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. With lake enhanced and lake effect snow in parts of Indiana, N Wisconsin and Michigan some areas will likely receive several inches of impactful snowfall. If encountering snow covered roadways drive with caution.

11/05/2025

As anticipated the SPC has issued a slight risk for severe storms on Friday for parts of the Ohio and Tennessee Valley regions. We'll continue to monitor this potential and update as needed.