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Severe Weather Threat - October 18th 2025

I get that people like to see clear photos/videos of photogenic tornadoes, but straight-line winds can be just as dangerous. It bugs me when people downplay an event because it's "just" straight-line winds. The 2022 derecho killed 12 people in Ontario, and was either the strongest or second-strongest derecho ever recorded...on a day with a 15% wind risk.

On a lighter note, it's been long enough since there's been a solid severe weather day that I'm following this one for sure. It's been a really slow couple of months and I'd be happy to just watch some thunderstorms lol.
I'm glad someone said this.
 
Was just looking at the 00z HRRR.....
Sees Updraft Helicity Track.....
Laughs nervously on the inside.....
 

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Exactly. Severe does not always equal tornados. It can be wind, hail etc.
Tbf, it is an NSSL experimental product, and I actually like it for what it's intended for - it's an experimental ML modelling system with the goal of sniffing out medium-long range severe weather setups. Within the 3-day range it's not really useful because that's just not what it's for (unless you're tryna get clicks), but it seems to do pretty good overall.
 
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