Update: Warm Leans Now Fueling Slight Risks from Amarillo to Midwest — SevereWX

Building on the persistent warm leans across the Southern Plains and nearby regions we covered earlier this week, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has now issued Slight Risks for severe weather as this setup matures into near-term threats.

Today, Tuesday, August 25: A Slight Risk covers the Amarillo, TX area. This outlook signals that isolated thunderstorms may intensify enough to produce damaging wind gusts, large hail, or even a brief tornado—typical for a low-end severe setup fueled by hot, humid air and upper-level support.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26: The risk shifts northeast with Slight Risks for Springfield, IL; Fort Wayne, IN; and South Bend, IN. Expect similar isolated threats as instability lingers in the warm environment, per Climate Prediction Center signals favoring above-normal temperatures through early September.

A Slight Risk means severe weather won't be widespread, but any storm that pops could pack a punch. Recent trends in tornado watch/warning searches remind us to stay prepared even for isolated events.

Tune into your local National Weather Service office for real-time updates, watches, or warnings. Review your severe weather safety plan—know where to shelter and how to receive alerts.

For precise details, check these AI-powered city forecasts:

• Amarillo, TX
• Springfield, IL
• Fort Wayne, IN
• South Bend, IN

Stay safe out there!