Severe spring weather reaches all corners of the U.S.
Severe spring weather is affecting various regions across the U.S., with storms in the Midwest, snow in the Rockies, and record heat in the Northeast. Tornadoes have caused significant damage in several states, while millions are under flood watches and severe storm warnings. The Northeast is experiencing unusually high temperatures, with many cities likely to break records this week.
- ▪Over 230 reports of severe weather were recorded on Sunday, including 25 tornadoes across four Plains states.
- ▪Significant tornado damage occurred in Nebraska, particularly in St. Paul and Saint Libory.
- ▪The Northeast is experiencing record-breaking heat, with temperatures expected to soar 10-25 degrees above average.
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HeatSevere spring weather reaches all corners of the U.S.Storms in the middle of the country, snow in the Rockies and heat in the Northeast are all happening this week.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTornadoes slam Midwest as hot temps bake East Coast03:20Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 8:45 AM EDTBy Rebecca Cohen and Kathryn ProcivVolatile spring weather is plaguing the nation from coast to coast Monday, with storms pounding the Midwest, snow in the Rockies and record-breaking heat in the East.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.On Sunday alone, there were more than 230 reports of severe weather — and 25 reports of tornadoes in four Plains states,…
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