Global Weather & EAS Society

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GWES is returning as an official partner of SirenCon 2026. It's all happening on May 30, 2026.

#SirenCon

We are excited to announce that the next version of the Central Alert Repository app for iOS is available for beta testing!

Join the beta and download the app today at gwes.link/beta
#eas #wxsky

A #TSUNAMI WARNING is in effect for parts of the #California coast.

A confirmed M8.8 #earthquake off Kamchatka, Russia has triggered a tsunami threat to all Hawaiian Islands and parts of the California coastline. Coastal flooding is possible. Follow instructions from local officials.

#cawx #wxsky

#BREAKING: Officials in #Hawaii have issued cell phone, radio, and television alerts due to the impending #Tsunami threat to all off the islands.

Stay away from low lying coastal areas and follow instructions from local officials.

#wxsky #hiwx #flood #earthquake #EAS

A #TSUNAMI WARNING is in effect for #HAWAII

A confirmed M8.7 earthquake off Kamchatka, Russia has triggered a tsunami threat to all Hawaiian Islands. Coastal flooding is possible. Evacuate low-lying areas and follow instructions from local officials.

#wxsky #hiwx #flood #earthquake

The #Tsunami Warning for the #Alaska Coast has been cancelled. A Tsunami Advisory takes it's place.

🚨 NTWC: A tsunami has been confirmed, and some impacts are expected for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula. Move inland and seek higher ground now!

#Alaska #Tsunami #Flood #WXSky #AKwx #Weather

#Tsunami Warnings are now being issued for #Alaska. If you are in the affected areas, seek higher ground now and stay away from beaches. Dangerous coastal #flooding and powerful currents are possible and may continue for several hours or days from arrival.
#WXsky #Weather

🚨 TSUNAMI WARNING: Alaska Coast

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake triggered tsunami warning from Kennedy Entrance (40 mi SW Homer) to Unimak Pass (80 mi NE Unalaska). MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND NOW.

First waves: Sand Point 1:16 PM, Cold Bay 2:36 PM, Kodiak 2:41 PM AKDT.

#wxsky #tsunami #akwx

A Texas Statewide Blue Alert has been issued for Benjamin Song, if you have any information, please call the FBI tip line or 911.

#Texas #EAS #Alert #BlueAlert

NWS: FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR #INGRAM AND #HUNT, #TEXAS

At 1:14 AM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. With 2 to 3 more expected this hour. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
#TXwx #wxsky #weather #flood

NWS: FLASH FLOOD EMRGENCY FOR #LANCASTER, #PENNSYLVANIA

At 10:47 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported numerous water rescues ongoing across the warned area. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

#PAwx #wxsky #weather #flood

SPOTTED IN ILLINOIS:

We found some of our GWES Staff team heading up to #SirenCon2025 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin on an EarthCam in Rochelle.

Learn more about SirenCon and the official livestream by going to gwes.link/sirencon25

#EarthCam #rochelle #siren #rhinelander

Registration is closed online but you can still register in person on the day of the event.

Saturday May 31st
Rhinelander, Wisconsin

More info: sirencon.com

GWES is heading to Rhinelander, Wisconsin for SirenCon 2025! We're excited to announce that GWES will be at SirenCon 2025 this year as an official sponsor, and we've got some awesome things to show you! If y ...

Just a reminder that we're hosting the livestream for SirenCon 2025 on May 31st! Our staff will also be running a booth where you can interact with live EAS equipment and send your own alerts to our Central Alert Repository. You won't want to miss it!

Read More: gwes.link/sirencon25

#wxsky #eas

NWS: #TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR #PLEVNA, #KANSAS

At 11:50 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was observed near Sylvia, or 6 miles east of Zenith, moving northeast at 35 mph. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW!

#kswx #wxsky #weather

Downtown Chicago is experiencing reduced visibility due to a Dust Storm this evening. Use caution while driving!
PHOTO: EarthCam

#wxsky #ilwx #chicago #duststorm

LARGE #TORNADO ON THE GROUND IN #BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, #INDIANA. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

#wxtwitter #inwx #weather

#TORNADO EMERGENCY for #WILLIAMSON, AND #SALINE
COUNTYS IN #ILLINOIS. This is a LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

The tornado will be near Creal Springs and Carrier Mills around 6:30 PM. And Harrisburg around 6:35 PM. A large tornado is on the ground.
#ilwx #wxtwitter

TORNADO WATCH Until 10PM CDT for Central/Southern IL, IN, KY, SE Missouri:

INTENSE TORNADOES, Large Hail (2.5") & Damaging Winds (80 mph) LIKELY with ongoing supercells. Multiple severe hazards expected as storms move eastward into unstable air.

#wxsky #SPC #ilwx #inwx #kywx

A large supercell producing 2+ inch hail and strong damaging winds has reached better moisture, and is now producing a LARGE TORNADO in the SAINT LOUIS METRO
Take cover IMMEDIATELY if in the Saint Louis metro as this is a potentially life-threatening situation.
#mowx #wxsky

NWS: DESTRUCTIVE Thunderstorm Warning for #Winona, #MO

This storm will produce Baseball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
People outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. Move Indoors!
#wxsky #mowx

⚠️ CONFIRMED DANGEROUS TORNADO in St. Louis Metro Area: TAKE COVER NOW!

Life-threatening tornado confirmed over St. Louis at 2:45 PM, moving east at 50 mph. Impacting St. Louis City, northeastern St. Louis County (MO), southern Madison and northern St. Clair counties (IL).

#wxsky #SPC #mowx #ilwx

CAR for iOS 1.1 Released!

This update includes several bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and introduces Location Filtering. You can now tell CAR exactly which areas you want to receive alerts for!

Download: gwes.link/app

#wxsky #iOS #EmergencyAlert #CAR

SEVERE STORMS DEVELOPING: Watch Likely

Rapid storm development underway in southwest MO and northwest AR. Expect supercells with very large hail and tornadoes spreading across the region through afternoon. Stay alert to changing conditions and have a plan ready!

#wxsky #SPC #mowx #arwx

MODERATE RISK: Regional Severe Weather Outbreak

Intense supercells are expected to form this afternoon across mid-Mississippi/Ohio Valleys. Threats include long-track tornadoes, 3+ inch hail, and 65-85 mph winds.

The greatest tornado risk is within MO, IL, IN and KY.

#wxsky #SPC #mowx #ilwx #inwx

MODERATE RISK: Severe Weather Outbreak

Intense supercells are expected this afternoon into tonight across KY, TN, SE MO, S IL & IN. Strong tornadoes (including possible long-track), large hail (2-4"), and damaging winds (75+ mph) are all threats.

#wxsky #SPC #kywx #tnwx #mowx #ilwx #inwx

TORNADO WATCH Issued for Northern Illinois and Much of Wisconsin Until 10 PM CDT

Dangerous storms are developing along a warm front. Threats include potential tornadoes (some intense), large hail to 3 inches, and damaging winds to 70 mph.

#wxsky #SPC #ilwx #wiwx

TORNADO THREAT: Strong Tornadoes Possible in Northwest Wisconsin

A line of supercells is moving into NW Wisconsin over the next 1-2 hours. Significant tornado parameters (STP 2-3) support strong tornado potential. Tornado Watch 251 continues with heightened concern.

#wxsky #SPC #wiwx

⚠️ TORNADO WARNING: Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Until 2:45 PM CDT Today

Thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado over Minneapolis moving north at 50 mph. Seek shelter NOW in interior room on lowest floor.

#wx #mnwx #tornado