Severe Thunderstorm Watch map: active severe thunderstorm watches now
There are no severe thunderstorm watches in effect right now. The most recent one in the NWS archive was issued on November 11, 2026 in Indiana.
Conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds over the next several hours.
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Active severe thunderstorm watches
None right now. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues a new severe thunderstorm watch.
What is a severe thunderstorm watch?
A severe thunderstorm watch is issued by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center when the atmosphere is primed for storms capable of quarter-size hail or larger and gusts of 58 mph or more. Like tornado watches, they cover large areas for several hours. Isolated tornadoes are still possible in a severe thunderstorm watch.
What to do
- Know where you will go if a warning is issued.
- Secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture and trash cans.
- Keep a way to receive warnings, especially overnight.
How often severe thunderstorm watches are issued
From 2016 through 2025 the National Weather Service issued an average of 1,215 severe thunderstorm watches per year across the country, and 1,529 so far in 2026. Each count is one alert event, which can cover one or many counties.
States with the most severe thunderstorm watches
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Frequently asked questions
How is a severe thunderstorm watch different from a warning?
A watch means severe storms are possible. A warning means a severe storm is happening or imminent in the warned area.