Pick your state below (or press "Use my location"), then press Check alerts to see what is active right now.
Coverage spans all 50 states plus DC and Puerto Rico, read directly from the National Weather Service - this tool is US-only. The check runs only when you press the button or change location, so re-run it for the latest information during a fast-moving severe weather event.
Live Tornado & Storm Tracker
Check active tornado, hurricane, flood, and other severe weather alerts straight from the National Weather Service for any US state.
Pick a state below, or press "Use my location" for a browser-location lookup, and the tool lists every active alert for that area - most severe first - with the affected area, an expiry countdown, and the official instruction text verbatim.
A warning-vs-watch-vs-advisory reference table stays on the page at all times, and when a state has no active alerts you get a clear all-clear message with a "Last checked" timestamp instead of a blank panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live Tornado & Storm Tracker do?
It checks the National Weather Service's live feed for active tornado, hurricane, flood, and other severe weather alerts in any US state, and lists them most severe first with the official instructions.
How do I check alerts for my own area?
Choose your state from the dropdown and press Check alerts, or press "Use my location" to let the tool look up alerts near you (this asks for browser location permission).
What happens if there are no active alerts?
The tool shows a clear "No active NWS alerts" message with a last-checked timestamp rather than leaving the page blank.
What is the difference between a warning, a watch, and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent, or highly likely - take protective action now. A watch means conditions favor the hazard developing - stay alert. An advisory is less serious but could still cause significant inconvenience or, without caution, threaten life or property. The full definitions table is always shown on the page.