The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Multiday tornado threat across US underway
Start your day with the latest weather news. Dangerous thunderstorms produced tornadoes Thursday. That threat continues for several parts of the country through at least Saturday.
Weather in America: April 26, 2024
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Friday, April 26, 2024. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.
Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It’s Friday, April 26, 2024, and South Dakota Day. Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast.
Severe weather threat continues for several states
Powerful thunderstorms produced tornadoes Thursday, but that was just the beginning of a multiday severe weather threat. On Friday, the worst storms are expected across parts of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. That’s where tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind appear most likely. By Saturday, the severe weather threat will include areas from the Midwest to Texas.

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Landspout tornado spotted near Salt Lake City
A rare spectacle unfolded in Utah on Thursday when a landspout tornado was seen spinning near Salt Lake City. Landspouts are usually briefer and weaker than a classic tornado.

Utah landspout catches onlookers by surprise on April, 25, 2024
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Golden retriever puppy born with green fur in Florida
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Celebrate National Parks Week
All this week, FOX Weather’s Robert Ray is taking you to some of the country's most beautiful locations to celebrate National Parks Week.
Bryce Canyon National Park a stunning national playground
FOX Weather’s Robert Ray visits Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park which is known for its unique rock formations called hoodoos, expansive hiking trails and breathtaking views of the natural landscape as part of our week-long celebration of National Parks Week.
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