Weather Today — All 50 States Forecast, Severe Alerts & What’s Coming This Week
Your complete U.S. weather picture for today, April 17, 2025 — including severe storm alerts, tornado watches, and the weekend forecast every American needs to see.
Current Conditions by Region
| Region | Today’s High | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast (NY, MA, CT) | 58°F / 14°C | ⛅ Partly cloudy, breezy |
| Southeast (FL, GA, SC) | 84°F / 29°C | ☀️ Sunny, humid |
| Midwest (IL, OH, MI) | 62°F / 17°C | 🌦️ Showers likely |
| South-Central (TX, OK, KS) | 74°F / 23°C | ⚠️ Severe storm risk |
| Mountain West (CO, UT) | 55°F / 13°C | 🌨️ Snow above 7,000 ft |
| Pacific Coast (CA, OR, WA) | 67°F / 19°C | 🌤️ Morning marine layer |
⚠️ Tornado Watch — Central U.S.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri until 9 PM CT. Conditions are favorable for tornadoes, large hail (up to 2 inches), and damaging winds over 70 mph.
If you’re in the watch area: Know your shelter location NOW. A watch means conditions are favorable; a warning means a tornado has been spotted — take immediate shelter.
Weekend Forecast (April 19-20)
- East Coast: Beautiful spring weekend — 60s to 70s, mostly sunny
- South: Warm and humid; isolated afternoon thunderstorms
- Midwest: Storm system clears by Saturday; Sunday sunny
- Texas: Cooling trend after Thursday storms; pleasant weekend
- California: Warm and dry — fire weather watch for inland valleys
Get Your Exact Local Forecast
For your specific ZIP code forecast, visit weather.gov — the National Weather Service provides free, hyperlocal forecasts updated every hour. Enter your city or ZIP code for precise conditions, including hourly breakdowns and 7-day outlooks.
Sources: National Weather Service | Storm Prediction Center | NOAA | TrendEdge Weather Desk. Conditions updated as of 8 AM ET, April 17, 2025.