Severe Storm Outbreak.
50 million at risk. Midwest & Ohio Valley under fire.
A potent cold front is driving dangerous storms across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio with SPC Enhanced Risk in effect. Reports of 2.75" hail, 75+ mph winds, and tornado warnings. Storms are tracking toward the Mid-Atlantic by Saturday. Spring 2026 tornado season is accelerating — forecasters expect 1,050-1,250 tornadoes this year with flash flooding as the top threat. The Mississippi and Ohio Valleys face elevated flood risk from snowmelt and slow-moving storms. April's focus shifts to the Mississippi River Valley. Prepare your household now.
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Before Tornadoes Strike
Complete these tasks NOW. Tornado watches are active from Florida to New Jersey. Storms are moving fast and conditions can become life-threatening within minutes.
Anker PowerCore 26800mah
Charges phone 6+ times. Essential for communication.
Jackery Explorer 300 power station
293Wh capacity. Powers devices, small appliances.
WaterBOB bathtub water storage
100-gallon water bladder for your bathtub. Fill when disaster strikes.
LifeStraw personal water filter
Compact personal filter. Perfect for go-bags. Filters 1,000 gallons.
SOL emergency Bivvy
Reflects 90% of body heat. Reusable. Bright orange for rescue.
Sawyer squeeze water filter
Filters up to 100,000 gallons. Removes 99.99999% of bacteria and protozoa.
Aquatabs water purification tablets
49 tablets, each treats 1 liter. 5-year shelf life.
MyMedic MyFAK first aid kit
Professional-grade trauma kit. Includes tourniquet, chest seals, and more.
- Loud continuous roar like a freight train
- Dark greenish or yellow-tinted sky
- Large hail suddenly stops — a tornado may be forming
- Rotating cloud base, wall cloud, or visible funnel
- Debris cloud near the ground even without visible funnel
- Trees bending, snapping, or being uprooted
- Flying debris and projectiles
- Sudden pressure changes (ears popping)
- Windows shattering or doors blowing open
- Water rising rapidly in streets or underpasses
- Water entering your home or building
- Rushing water in normally dry areas
- Debris floating in moving water
- Lines on ground or hanging low after storm passes
- Sparking or arcing from damaged poles
- Burning smell near electrical equipment
- Buzzing or humming sounds near lines
Water
1 gallon per person per day, 3-day minimum supply
Non-perishable Food
Canned goods, crackers, peanut butter, dried fruit
Flashlights
LED flashlights with extra batteries (avoid candles)
Power Banks
Fully charged portable chargers for phones
Weather Radio
Battery or hand-crank NOAA radio for alerts
First Aid Kit
Basic supplies plus any prescription medications
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