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Enhanced Fujita Scale Revisions by 2030

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The Revised Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) by 2030 The purpose of revising Enhanced Fujita scale aims to expand beyond current 28 damaging indicators, integrate mobile radar data, and potentially re-evaluate historical tornado ratings. *The revised EF scale will have updated wind metrics to calculate tornado wind speed, overall numeral rating scale will remain EF0 to EF5* - Expanded Damage Indicators: - Grain Bins - Silos  - Crop integration systems that lack current structural failure metrics  - Mobile Radar Integration: Use real-time mobile velocity data alongside traditional post-storm ground engineering surveys  - Historical Tornado Re-Evaluation : This will allow past storms that produced tornadoes to be re-evaluated for missing traditional structural targets by using modern day framework for a more accurate EF rating. - Forensic Engineering Analysis : Structural connection diagnostics - Evaluators actively looking for broken links in ...

June 17, 2026... Public Weather Outlook.. Central Illinois to Northwest Indiana

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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK DaleSamsWx/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK Issued: 04:28 AM, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 / Last Updated: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: Intense supercells capable of very large hail up to 2" diameter and intense to violent tornadoes (EF3+) likely Wednesday afternoon/evening across central IL to northwest IN. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE:  Central Illinois  𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 Indiana  Further Discussion: If morning convection doesn't hinder atmosphere for afternoon recovery + redevelopment.. Intense to violent tornadoes (EF3+) is possible across central IL to central IN.   Resourceful Weather Links:  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO......

June 11, 2026... Public Weather Outlook... Eastern Iowa & Northern Illinois...

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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 02:45 PM, Thursday, June 11, 2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: Bow echo of storms capable of destructive damaging wind gusts 85+mph and intense strong tornadoes (EF3+) this afternoon and evening.  THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE:  Eastern Iowa Northern Illinois Further Discussion: Intense to destructive line of storms are likely to produce hurricane force winds 85+ mph and intense tornadoes (EF3+) likely this evening/tonight from eastern Iowa to northern Illinois.  Resourceful Weather Links:  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR POSSIBLE WATCHES...WARNINGS...AND STATEMENTS LATER TODAY.

June 07, 2026... Public Weather Outlook... Far Eastern Montana/Western North Dakota

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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 03:07 PM, Sunday, June 07, 2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: Destructive severe storms capable of hurricane force damaging winds 85-100mph. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE:  𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚  𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐭𝐚  Further Discussion: Intense to destructive line of storms are likely to produce hurricane force winds 85-100mph this evening/tonight from eastern Montana to western North Dakota.  Resourceful Weather Links:  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR POSSIBLE WATCHES...WARNINGS...AND STATEMENTS LATER TODAY.

May 18, 2026... Public Weather Outlook ...Eastern KS/Southeast NE/Western-Northwest MO....

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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 11:30 AM,Monday,May 18, 2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: Intense to widespread severe storms is likely across eastern KS/western-northwest MO/southeast NE. Very large hail 4.5"+ diameter and strong to intense tornadoes (EF3+) likely Monday afternoon/evening. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE:  Eastern KS Southeast NE Western-Northwest MO Further Discussion: Intense supercells are likely to produce very large hail 4"+ diameter, intense tornadoes (EF3+) likely this afternoon before growing upscale into intense multi-cell / squall line with very large hail/few tornadoes (some strong) and 75 mph wind gusts likely. Resourceful Weather Links:  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHE...

April 28, 2026... Public Weather Outlook ... Northern TX

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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK   DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 02:28 PM,Tuesday,April 28, 2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: Intense to widespread severe storms is likely across northern TX. Very large hail 4.5"+ diameter and Destructive damaging winds 75+mph likely this afternoon/evening. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE:  Northern Texas Further Discussion: Intense supercells are likely to produce very large hail 3.5" diameter and destructive damaging winds 75+mph likely this afternoon/evening. Resourceful Weather Links:  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR POSSIBLE WATCHES...WARNINGS...AND STATEMENTS LATER TODAY.

April 27, 2026... Public Weather Outlook... Eastern MO/Southwest IL

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  PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 10:10 AM,Monday,April 27,2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION:Intense supercells are likely across eastern Missouri into southwestern Illinois this afternoon/evening. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: Eastern MO Southwestern Illinois Further Discussion:P refrontal supercells capable of very large hail 2"+ diameter, 70mph damaging wind gusts and intense tornadoes EF3+ likely before storms grow into a line and 75-80mph damaging winds becomes primary severe hazard. Resourceful Weather Links: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR POSSIBLE WATCHES...WARNINGS...AND STATEMENTS LATER TODAY.

April 25, 2026.. Public Weather Outlook.. OK

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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK   DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 10:18 AM,Saturday,April 25, 2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: Intense to widespread severe storms is likely across south-central OK. Very large hail 3.5"+ diameter and couple of strong EF2+ tornadoes likely this afternoon/evening. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE:  Southern Oklahoma Further Discussion: Intense supercells are likely to produce very large hail 3.5" diameter and couple strong EF2+ tornadoes before main hazards transition  to damaging winds overnight.  Resourceful Weather Links:  https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR POSSIBLE WATCHES...WARNINGS...AND STATEMENTS LA...

April 17, 2026... Public Weather Outlook - OK/KS/MO

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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 11:45 AM,Friday,April 17,2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: Intense to widespread severe storms is likely across south-central KS to western MO. Very large hail 3"-3.5" and destructive hurricane force damaging winds 80-95mph is likely Friday afternoon/evening. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: South-Central KS Extreme Northern OK Western MO Further Discussion: P refrontal storms could produce a couple strong EF2+ tornadoes and very large hail 3" - 3.5" diameter over next few hours before main hazards transition to damaging winds. Resourceful Weather Links: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA WEATHER RA...

March 16, 2026... Public Weather Outlook - SC/NC/VA to MD

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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 10:45 AM,Monday,March 16,2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: Intense to widespread severe storms is likely across Carolinas to southern MD with destructive damaging winds up to 80mph, a few strong EF2+ tornadoes and very large hail (2"+) diameter Monday afternoon and evening. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: Carolinas Northern Virginia Southern Maryland Further Discussion: P refrontal storms could produce a couple strong EF2+ tornadoes over next few hours before main hazards transition to damaging winds and large hail. Resourceful Weather Links: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR POSSIBLE WATCHES...

March 10, 2026... Public Weather Outlook - Central Illinois to Central Indiana

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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 11:27am CT, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: A dangerous tornado outbreak is likely late this afternoon and evening across central IL to Central IN. Intense supercells with very large hail and intense tornadoes (EF3+ or greater) are likely before storms grow upscale into linear storm threat overnight. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: Central Illinois, Central Indiana Further Discussion: Aside from strong tornado potential... very large hail 2" diameter and damaging winds up to 60mph are all possible. Resourceful Weather Links: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR POSSIBLE WATCHE...