After one of the most active wind weeks of the year, severe weather continues across much of the country this week, although the overall setup looks slightly less aggressive than the week before.
According to this week's Extreme Weather Insights forecast, activity is expected to remain near to slightly above average, earning a score of 6 out of 10. While the week begins quietly, several opportunities for large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes are expected to develop as the week progresses.
For roofing contractors, restoration companies, insurance adjusters, and storm-focused sales teams, Wednesday through Saturday will be the key period to watch.
Last Week Delivered Widespread Wind Damage
The biggest story from last week wasn't hail—it was wind.
More than 2,700 wind reports were recorded across the United States, making it one of the most active wind weeks of the season so far.
A powerful derecho swept across portions of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and eventually into the eastern United States. In several locations, wind gusts exceeded 80 mph, creating significant opportunities for storm restoration work.
While wind dominated the headlines, hail remained active across portions of Nebraska, Kansas, and the Central Plains. More than 40 reports of major hail—stones measuring over two inches in diameter—were recorded during the week.
Despite the recent increase in activity, national hail totals remain slightly below the 15-year average for this point in the season.
A Quiet Start to the Week
Monday begins with relatively little organized severe weather across the country.
Most activity remains confined to the Gulf Coast region, with scattered thunderstorms and limited severe potential elsewhere.
Tuesday brings the first increase in activity, primarily across eastern Illinois, Indiana, and southern Michigan. While severe weather is possible, the primary threats appear to be damaging winds and smaller hail rather than significant outbreaks.
Wednesday Is the Day to Watch
The most significant severe weather threat of the week arrives on Wednesday.
Forecast models indicate a favorable setup for severe thunderstorms stretching from eastern Kansas through Missouri and into central and southern Illinois.
The St. Louis metro area sits near the center of the projected threat zone.
Damaging winds are expected to be the primary hazard, but forecasters are also monitoring the potential for:
- Large hail
- Isolated tornadoes
- Severe thunderstorm clusters
- High-impact wind events
Additional areas at risk include:
- Kansas City
- Wichita
- Topeka
- Springfield
- Southern Illinois communities
For companies focused on storm response, Wednesday represents the highest-priority day of the week.
Storms Push East on Thursday
As the system moves east, the severe weather threat expands into larger population centers.
Thursday's primary concern shifts toward damaging winds, with a broad corridor extending from the Southeast into the Northeast.
Cities potentially impacted include:
- Atlanta
- Charlotte
- Washington, D.C.
- Philadelphia
- New York City
- Boston
While hail may occur in isolated locations, widespread wind damage appears to be the more likely outcome.
Plains Activity Returns for the Weekend
By Friday, the pattern resets and shifts back toward the Plains.
A classic upslope setup is expected to develop across portions of Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas, allowing moisture and instability to build throughout the weekend.
Friday should bring scattered hail and wind-producing storms, but Saturday currently appears to offer the strongest setup.
Forecast ingredients continue to strengthen across:
- Eastern Colorado
- Western and Central Nebraska
- Northern Kansas
Denver could even find itself near the edge of severe weather activity depending on how storm development evolves.
Sunday looks similar, with additional hail-producing thunderstorms possible across the region.
What Contractors Should Be Watching
Unlike previous weeks that focused heavily on a single region, this week's activity is spread across multiple markets.
Key opportunities include:
Wednesday
- St. Louis
- Central Illinois
- Kansas City
- Wichita
Thursday
- Midwest to Northeast wind corridor
- Atlanta to Boston
Friday–Sunday
- Nebraska
- Kansas
- Eastern Colorado
- Central Plains
While this week's overall activity is not expected to reach the intensity of last week's wind outbreak, the geographic coverage and multiple rounds of storms create numerous opportunities for roofing and restoration professionals.
As we move deeper into June, severe weather season remains active—and the combination of large hail, damaging winds, and expanding population exposure means contractors should continue monitoring storm development closely.
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