Tornado Warnings Active IN/KY/OK, Severe Storms OK/Plains/Midwest — June 22, 2026 — SevereWX

Severe weather ramps up across Oklahoma and Missouri under an Enhanced risk centered on Oklahoma City and Moore, with Slight risk covering Joplin, Springfield, St. Louis, and Tulsa areas. Right now, multiple severe thunderstorm warnings target storms in Kansas, Oklahoma Panhandle, Texas Panhandle, Indiana, and Kentucky, featuring damaging winds and large hail. A tornado warning is active in southern Indiana, and tornado watches cover parts of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Mesoscale discussions highlight ongoing activity and new development potential.

In the next couple of hours, watch areas across Oklahoma expect storm intensification, possibly yielding more severe gusts, hail, and isolated tornadoes as instability persists.

Timeline

6:40 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for north Arkansas

A severe thunderstorm watch covers Baxter, Boone, Fulton, Izard, Marion, Randolph, and Sharp counties in Arkansas until 2:00 AM EDT. Storms here may produce damaging winds and large hail.

7:07 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued southeast Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 367 is in effect for Baca, Bent, Kiowa, and Prowers counties in Colorado until 2:00 AM EDT. Expect potential for severe gusts and hail from ongoing thunderstorms.

8:18 PM EDT — Mesoscale discussion on Watch 367 in SE CO, W KS

The Storm Prediction Center discusses ongoing severe thunderstorms under Watch 367 across extreme southeast Colorado into western Kansas. No new watch is likely at this time.

8:24 PM EDT — High-confidence severe threat prompts watch call for E IN, N KY, SW OH

SPC issues a mesoscale discussion indicating 95% chance a severe thunderstorm watch will be needed soon for far eastern Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest Ohio. Storms developing here pose a severe risk.

9:02 PM EDT — Another high-confidence watch call for northern Kentucky

SPC highlights 95% probability for a severe thunderstorm watch soon across portions of northern Kentucky. Severe weather potential continues to build.

9:45 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watches for south-central Kansas

Two severe thunderstorm watches until 2:00 AM EDT cover Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Sumner counties and Chautauqua, Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson counties. Severe hail and winds possible.

9:49 PM EDT — Mesoscale discussion updates Watch 367 in KS Panhandles, OK/TX

SPC discusses severe thunderstorm activity under Watch 367 across southwestern and south-central Kansas into Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

10:15 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for OK/TX Panhandles

Watch until 4:00 AM EDT covers Beaver and Texas counties in OK plus Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree counties in TX. Strong storms capable of severe weather expected.

10:51 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch blankets western Kansas

Watch to 2:00 AM EDT includes Barber, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray, Hamilton, Haskell, and more counties in Kansas. Hail and damaging winds on tap.

11:06 PM EDT — Tornado Watch issued southwest Indiana, southeast Illinois

Tornado Watch until 1:00 AM EDT covers Hamilton, White counties IL; Gibson, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick counties IN. Tornadoes, large hail, severe winds possible.

11:07 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for SE KS, SW MO

Watch to 2:00 AM EDT affects Cherokee KS; Barry, Christian, Dent, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald MO and more. Severe potential high.

11:24 PM EDT — Widespread Severe Thunderstorm Watches across Oklahoma

Multiple watches until 3:00-7:00 AM EDT blanket much of Oklahoma including NW (Alfalfa to Woodward), central/south (Atoka to Comanche), east (Choctaw to Pawnee), NE (Nowata to Washington), plus NE AR/NE OK (Benton AR to Ottawa OK). Severe storms likely.

11:30 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Harper County, OK

Severe thunderstorm warning until 12:15 AM EDT for Harper County, OK. Damaging winds and large hail ongoing.

11:36 PM EDT — Mesoscale discussion on Watches 367/368/371 in KS/OK/TX

SPC updates severe thunderstorm concerns under Watches 367, 368, 371 across southwestern Kansas, Oklahoma/Texas Panhandles, and northwestern Oklahoma.

11:38 PM EDT — Mesoscale discussion on Watches 371/372 across much of Oklahoma

SPC discusses ongoing severe weather under Severe Thunderstorm Watches 371 and 372 covering much of Oklahoma.

11:42 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Barber County, KS

Warning until 12:30 AM EDT for Barber County, KS. Expect severe hail and gusty winds.

11:43 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Bullitt/Hardin Counties, KY

Warning until 12:15 AM EDT for Bullitt and Hardin counties, KY. Radar indicates severe storm.

11:46 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Harper/Kingman KS

Warning until 12:15 AM EDT for Harper and Kingman counties, KS. Damaging wind threat.

11:49 PM EDT — Tornado Watch Perry County, IN

Tornado Watch until 2:00 AM EDT for Perry County, IN.

11:49 PM EDT — Tornado Watch central Kentucky

Tornado Watch until 2:00 AM EDT covers Anderson, Bourbon, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Hancock, Harrison, and more KY counties.

11:53 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning NW OK

Warning until 1:00 AM EDT for Ellis, Harper, Woods, Woodward counties, OK. Large hail, damaging winds.

11:54 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Beaver OK/Lipscomb TX

Warning until 12:45 AM EDT for Beaver County OK and Lipscomb County TX.

11:57 PM EDT — Tornado Warning Spencer/Warrick Counties, IN

Tornado warning (radar-indicated) until 12:15 AM EDT for Spencer and Warrick counties, IN.

11:58 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warnings IN/KY

Warnings until 12:15 AM EDT Warrick IN; until 12:45 AM EDT Perry IN, Breckinridge/Meade KY. Severe weather ongoing.

11:59 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Clark/Comanche KS

Warning until 12:30 AM EDT for Clark and Comanche counties, KS.

12:01 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Bent, Prowers counties, CO

Severe thunderstorm warning is active until 12:30 AM EDT for Bent and Prowers counties in Colorado. These storms pack damaging wind gusts and large hail. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building.

12:01 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for Spencer, Warrick counties, IN

Tornado Warning in effect until 12:45 AM EDT for Spencer and Warrick counties in Indiana — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Radar indicates possible tornado. Get to the safest spot in your home now, away from windows.

12:06 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Harper County, KS

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 12:45 AM EDT for Harper County in Kansas. Expect hail large enough to dent vehicles and winds strong enough to down trees. Move to an interior room.

12:09 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Beaver Co., OK; Lipscomb Co., TX

Severe thunderstorm warning until 12:45 AM EDT covers Beaver County, Oklahoma, and Lipscomb County, Texas. Storms could produce large hail and damaging winds. Stay indoors and avoid travel.

12:12 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Bent, Otero counties, CO

Severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 12:30 AM EDT for Bent and Otero counties in Colorado. Powerful winds and big hail are the main threats. Take cover immediately.

12:14 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Bullitt, Nelson, Spencer counties, KY

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 1:00 AM EDT for Bullitt, Nelson, and Spencer counties in Kentucky. Damaging winds and large hail possible. Shelter in place.

12:15 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Ellis, Harper, Major, Woods, Woodward counties, OK

Severe thunderstorm warning until 1:15 AM EDT for Ellis, Harper, Major, Woods, and Woodward counties in Oklahoma. These storms bring risk of strong winds and large hail. Monitor local alerts closely.

12:17 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm watch for sw Missouri

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 2:00 AM EDT across Barry, Christian, Douglas, Howell, McDonald, Oregon, Ozark, Stone and Taney counties in Missouri. Storms may produce large hail and damaging winds. Stay prepared for possible warnings.

12:21 AM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion 1245

The Storm Prediction Center issued MD 1245 concerning Tornado Watches 365 and 370 for far southern Indiana into northern Kentucky. Storms here pose a risk of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. Full details on SPC site.

12:22 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warnings near OK/KS/TX

Severe thunderstorm warnings until 12:45 AM EDT for Beaver OK, Lipscomb TX and Harper KS. These storms could bring large hail and strong winds. Move indoors if in path.

12:22 AM EDT — Tornado Warning until 1:00 AM for Perry IN, Hancock KY

A tornado warning is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT for Perry County IN and Hancock County KY — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Seek shelter now in a sturdy building's interior room. Tornado possible in area.

12:23 AM EDT — Tornado Warning until 1:00 AM for Woods OK

Tornado warning in effect until 1:00 AM EDT for Woods County OK — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Take cover immediately away from windows. Stay tuned to local alerts.

12:26 AM EDT — Tornado Warning until 12:45 AM for Spencer IN

Tornado warning active until 12:45 AM EDT for Spencer County IN — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Protect yourself by heading to a safe interior space. Monitor radar.

12:26 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning northern OK

Severe thunderstorm warning until 1:15 AM EDT for Alfalfa, Grant and Woods counties OK. Expect large hail and damaging wind gusts. Heed any further instructions.

12:27 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning central KY

Severe thunderstorm warning until 1:00 AM EDT for Nelson and Spencer counties KY. Storms capable of hail and strong winds. Seek shelter if needed.

12:28 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warnings KY/KS

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued until 12:45 AM EDT for Breckinridge/Meade KY and until 1:30 AM EDT for Sumner KS. Hail and gusty winds threaten these areas. Stay safe.

12:28 AM EDT — Tornado watches issued IN/KY

Tornado watches until 2:00 AM EDT now cover Perry IN; Hardin/Nelson KY; and Anderson, Bourbon, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Hancock, Harrison KY. Conditions favor tornado development. Remain vigilant.

12:29 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning southeast CO

Severe thunderstorm warning until 1:30 AM EDT for Bent and Otero counties CO. Large hail and damaging winds possible. Take precautions.

12:34 AM EDT — SPC MD 1246 for northwest/central OK

SPC issued Mesoscale Discussion 1246 concerning Severe Thunderstorm Watch 372. This covers northwest into central Oklahoma. Storms here may turn severe with large hail or damaging winds.

12:35 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch sw KS

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 2:00 AM EDT for Barber, Clark, Comanche, Grant, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Meade, Morton, Seward counties in Kansas. Hail and strong winds possible. Have a plan ready.

12:36 AM EDT — Tornado Warning Woods Co, OK

Tornado Warning issued for Woods County, Oklahoma, in effect until 1:00 AM EDT — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Take shelter immediately if you're in the area.

12:36 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Breckinridge/Hardin/Meade KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings until 1:00 AM EDT for Breckinridge, Hardin and Meade counties in Kentucky. Expect possible large hail and damaging winds. Monitor radar closely.

12:36 AM EDT — SPC MD 1247 for s MO/n AR

SPC Mesoscale Discussion 1247 issued concerning Severe Thunderstorm Watch 366. Areas include portions of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. Severe potential exists with ongoing storms.

12:38 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Nelson Co, KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nelson County, Kentucky until 1:00 AM EDT. Strong winds and hail are the main threats. Stay safe indoors.

12:40 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Bent/Otero CO

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings until 1:30 AM EDT for Bent and Otero counties in Colorado. Be prepared for hail and gusty winds.

12:41 AM EDT — Tornado Warning Perry IN/Hancock KY

Tornado Warning in effect until 1:00 AM EDT for Perry County, IN and Hancock County, KY — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Seek shelter right away.

12:43 AM EDT — Tornado Warning Woods Co, OK

New Tornado Warning for Woods County, Oklahoma until 1:15 AM EDT — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Multiple areas at risk; protect yourself now.

12:44 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Harper Co, KS

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 1:45 AM EDT for Harper County, Kansas. Damaging winds and large hail possible.

12:46 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Sumner, KS

Powerful thunderstorms packing damaging wind gusts and large hail are tearing through Sumner County in Kansas. Homes and vehicles could be damaged—move indoors away from windows. The storms are moving northeast.

12:47 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Ripley, MO

Severe storms bringing intense lightning, heavy rain, and destructive winds are impacting Ripley County, Missouri. Hail the size of golf balls is possible too. Stay inside and avoid travel if possible.

12:48 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Alfalfa/Dewey/Ellis/Major/Roger Mills/Woods/Woodward, OK

A huge swath of violent thunderstorms with potential for 70+ mph winds and very large hail covers northwest Oklahoma counties. Power outages and structural damage are likely where storms hit hardest. Multiple rounds may affect the region.

12:50 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Bourbon/Nicholas, KY

Strong storms capable of knocking down trees and power lines are moving into Bourbon and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky. Large hail threatens too. Take precautions now.

12:50 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Bent/Prowers, CO

Thunderstorms producing damaging winds and hail are advancing through Bent and Prowers Counties in Colorado. Outdoor objects could become dangerous projectiles. Monitor radar closely.

12:50 AM EDT — Tornado Warning: Perry IN; Breckinridge/Hancock KY

A dangerous tornado is possible in Perry County, Indiana, and Breckinridge and Hancock Counties, Kentucky. Seek shelter in the lowest level of a sturdy building away from windows immediately. Warning in effect until 1:30 AM EDT—could be extended or cancelled by NWS.

12:55 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Alfalfa/Woods/Woodward, OK

More intense storms with severe wind and hail potential continue hammering Alfalfa, Woods, and Woodward Counties in Oklahoma. Conditions remain hazardous for travel. Stay vigilant.

12:57 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Bath/Fleming, KY

Fresh severe thunderstorms expected to bring gusty winds and hail to Bath and Fleming Counties, Kentucky. Prepare for sudden weather changes. Impacts could include downed lines.

1:00 AM EDT — Tornado Warning Major/Woods OK

A tornado warning is in effect until 1:30 AM EDT for Major and Woods counties in Oklahoma — it could be extended or cancelled by the NWS. Residents should seek shelter right away in a sturdy building or basement. Storms in the area pose a serious threat.

1:03 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Harper KS

A severe thunderstorm warning is active until 1:45 AM EDT for Harper County in Kansas. These storms could bring damaging winds and large hail. Move indoors if you're in the path.

1:04 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Anderson/Mercer/Nelson/Washington KY

Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect until 1:45 AM EDT for Anderson, Mercer, Nelson and Washington counties in Kentucky. Expect strong winds capable of damage and large hail. Take precautions and stay updated.

1:05 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Alfalfa/Woods OK

A severe thunderstorm warning continues until 1:45 AM EDT for Alfalfa and Woods counties in Oklahoma. Hail and damaging winds are the main threats. Shelter in place if affected.

1:09 AM EDT — Tornado Warning Breckinridge KY

A tornado warning is active until 1:30 AM EDT for Breckinridge County in Kentucky — it could be extended or cancelled by the NWS. Seek immediate shelter away from windows. A tornado may form or be ongoing.

1:12 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Ripley MO

Severe thunderstorm warning until 1:30 AM EDT for Ripley County in Missouri. Storms packing large hail and strong winds are moving through. Head to safety indoors.

1:13 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Sumner KS

A severe thunderstorm warning is out until 1:30 AM EDT for Sumner County in Kansas. Damaging winds and hail are possible. Monitor conditions closely.

1:13 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Garfield/Grant/Kay/Noble OK

Severe thunderstorm warnings are active until 2:00 AM EDT for Garfield, Grant, Kay and Noble counties in Oklahoma. These storms may produce large hail and destructive winds. Stay alert and protected.

1:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch Butler/Ripley/Stoddard MO

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 2:15 AM EDT for Butler, Ripley and Stoddard counties in Missouri. Conditions are favorable for severe storms with damaging winds and large hail. Have a safety plan ready.

1:18 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwest/central OK

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 2:15 AM EDT for Alfalfa, Blaine, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield, Grant, Kingfisher, Major and Roger Mills counties in Oklahoma. Damaging winds and large hail are possible with these storms. Residents should seek shelter if threatening your area.

1:19 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for Grant/Kay Counties, OK

A tornado warning is in effect until 1:45 AM EDT for Grant and Kay counties in Oklahoma — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. Radar indicates a dangerous tornado in the area. Take cover immediately in a sturdy structure or basement.

1:20 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fleming County, KY

A severe thunderstorm warning is active until 1:45 AM EDT for Fleming County, Kentucky. Strong winds that can cause damage and large hail are expected. Stay indoors and away from windows.

1:30 AM EDT — Tornado Warning for Kay County, OK

Tornado warning in effect until 2:00 AM EDT for Kay County, Oklahoma — could be extended or cancelled by NWS. A tornado is possible based on radar data. Seek shelter in a basement or interior room right away.

1:33 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bent County, CO

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 2:00 AM EDT for Bent County, Colorado. Expect large hail and damaging wind gusts from this storm. Move to a safe indoor location.

1:42 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for AR/OK border counties

Severe thunderstorm watch until 2:45 AM EDT for Benton and Carroll Counties in Arkansas, plus Craig, Delaware, Mayes and Ottawa Counties in Oklahoma. Severe storms with large hail and strong winds are possible tonight. Have a safety plan ready.

1:42 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for eastern Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorm watch in place until 7:00 AM EDT for Choctaw, Creek, Haskell, Latimer, McIntosh, Muskogee, Nowata, Okfuskee, Okmulgee and Osage Counties in Oklahoma. Be prepared for storms that could bring large hail and damaging winds. Stay weather-aware.

1:43 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning NW-central Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorm warning until 2:30 AM EDT for Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Custer, Dewey, Garfield, Kingfisher and Major Counties in Oklahoma. These storms will bring large hail and strong winds. Take shelter indoors away from windows.

1:47 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: western Oklahoma

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 2:30 AM EDT for Beckham, Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Roger Mills and Washita counties — it could be extended or cancelled by the NWS. These storms may bring damaging winds and large hail. Seek shelter if in the warned area.

1:53 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: north-central Oklahoma

A severe thunderstorm warning is now active until 3:00 AM EDT for Garfield, Grant, Kay, Major and Noble counties — subject to extension or cancellation. Expect potential for strong winds and hail from these storms. Stay safe and monitor updates.

What's Next

Storms will continue pushing across Oklahoma and the Plains overnight with risks of damaging winds and hail. Tornado warnings remain active farther east in Indiana, Kentucky and Oklahoma. Enhanced risk persists into morning; check local NWS for the latest.

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