Severe Storms Sweep Plains, Midwest, East — August 14 — SevereWX

LIVE Severe Weather Update: August 14, 2026

Scattered thunderstorms carry marginal severe potential across parts of the Plains, Midwest, and East under the SPC's Marginal Day 1 risk outlook. Multiple mesoscale discussions highlight isolated risks of hail and damaging winds now through the evening, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch now covering portions of eastern Virginia and northern North Carolina. Earlier activity focused on the Plains and Midwest, while current development centers on the Mid-Atlantic.

Timeline

9:06 PM EDT — Severe potential noted for eastern Colorado, northwest Kansas

SPC issues a mesoscale discussion for portions of eastern Colorado, northwest Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. Watch issuance stands at 40% probability. Isolated storms may bring hail or strong winds in the coming hours.

12:03 AM EDT — Severe storms possible in eastern Iowa, northern/central Illinois, central Indiana

A new mesoscale discussion targets eastern Iowa, northern and central Illinois, and central Indiana. SPC assesses 40% chance for a watch. Thunderstorms here pose risks for gusty winds and hail through early morning.

2:30 AM EDT — Central Indiana faces severe thunderstorm potential

SPC highlights severe potential in central Indiana, with a 40% watch probability. Storms could produce damaging winds or large hail before dawn. Activity remains isolated at this hour.

3:20 AM EDT — Central/eastern Nebraska, western/central Iowa, southeast South Dakota

Mesoscale discussion covers central and eastern Nebraska into western and central Iowa plus extreme southeast South Dakota. Watch unlikely at 20% odds. Early morning storms may yield isolated severe gusts.

2:21 PM EDT — Central Appalachians into NC/VA Piedmont

SPC flags severe potential in portions of the central Appalachians into the North Carolina and Virginia Piedmont. Watch issuance unlikely with 20% probability. Afternoon thunderstorms could bring gusty winds.

3:35 PM EDT — Northern/eastern New York into southern New England

A mesoscale discussion warns of severe potential in portions of northern and eastern New York into southern New England. Watch odds are low at 5%. Isolated storms pose minor hail or wind risks.

4:05 PM EDT — Front Range, western Nebraska Panhandle

SPC discusses severe potential along the Front Range and western Nebraska Panhandle. Watch unlikely at 20%. Upslope storms may produce gusty winds this afternoon.

4:14 PM EDT — Southern Great Basin into lower Colorado River Basin

Mesoscale discussion for portions of the southern Great Basin into the lower Colorado River Basin notes severe potential. Watch probability is 5%. Scattered storms could bring isolated strong winds.

4:35 PM EDT — Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles into southern Kansas

SPC highlights severe potential in the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles into much of southern Kansas. Watch unlikely at 20%. Afternoon convection risks damaging wind gusts.

6:02 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch Likely for northern Virginia into north-central North Carolina

SPC issues mesoscale discussion for northern Virginia into north-central North Carolina, with 80% probability for a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Storms are intensifying, capable of large hail and damaging winds. Watch issuance now appears imminent.

7:55 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch 583 issued for eastern Virginia into northern North Carolina

SPC confirms Severe Thunderstorm Watch 583 for portions of eastern Virginia into northern North Carolina. Storms under the watch threaten severe hail, damaging winds, and possibly brief tornadoes. Activity peaks this evening.

How It Ended

Storms gradually weakened after sunset as instability waned and diurnal heating ended. All mesoscale discussions lapsed, with the final severe thunderstorm watch (583) expiring without renewal. Remaining warnings cleared by late evening, closing out the threat window across affected regions.