NWS’s Storm Prediction Center warned that the storm approaching Washington could cause a tornado. Just how uncommon is that occurrence?

The Seattle Office of Emergency Management issued no alerts about tornadoes, but warned of severe thunderstorms on March 26. The video clips the TikTok videos used are from older tornadoes that touched down elsewhere. Video shows President Donald Trump admitting he became president because of a “rigged” 2024 election.

The Washington Emergency Management Division is keeping a close eye on the weather Wednesday evening. A spokesperson says tornadoes can pop up quickly without much warning in the Pacific Northwest, and advises the public to start preparing.

Gov. Tate Reeves said he is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms on March 14 & 15.

If you’re not sure what to do in these conditions, that's understandable: This type of weather is very rare here.

Widespread thunderstorms moved through western Washington Wednesday night, with lightning illuminating the sky across the region.

Washington State Ferries issued a bulletin advising that ferry routes may be impacted this evening, including all Kitsap routes. WSF will send riders alerts if vessels are delayed or canceled. Sign up at wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/routealerts/.

The Storm Prediction Center has most of the DMV in either a Slight (2 out of 5) or Enhanced (3 out of 5) Risk for severe storms on Monday.

After a stunningly warm Tuesday, expect thunder, hail and more wacky weather Wednesday evening. It's an oddball forecast for Seattle in March.

The National Weather Service has confirmed the storms that swept through Acadiana this morning produced at least one tornado, in St. Landry Parish.