Severe Weather Update: October 17, 2025

Here is an update concerning the severe weather threat Saturday:

WHAT: MARGINAL RISK of Severe Weather

WHEN: Most likely timing is in the evening hours through early Sunday morning.

WHERE: Area of highest risk is generally west of I-55 and north of I-12.

CONFIDENCE: We are confident there will be thunderstorms across the area. We have less confidence any of them will become severe.

Impacts: The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:

  • Wind gusts greater than 60 mph are possible.
  • Winds of this magnitude are capable of causing damage to trees and power lines, leading to isolated/scattered power outages.
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