Severe Weather Alert: Threat of Severe Weather Across the Central and Southern Plains

TLDRTomorrow, there is a potential for numerous severe weather events including damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes across the Central and Southern Plains. However, not everyone will experience severe weather, and even those who do may not encounter a tornado, large hail, or damaging winds. The Storm Prediction Center has identified an enhanced risk of severe weather in areas stretching from Southwest Indiana to Oklahoma, while other areas have a slight or marginal risk. Take precautions and stay weather aware.

Key insights

🌪️There is a potential for a few tornadoes, especially in Southern Illinois and Northeast Oklahoma.

🌩️Damaging winds are a significant threat, with a 30% chance in Southwest Indiana, Northeast Oklahoma, and Northwest Arkansas.

🌧️Large hail, possibly over 2 inches in diameter, is expected in Southwest Missouri, Central and Southern Missouri, and North Texas.

🌪️Southern Illinois and Southern Missouri have an isolated strong tornado risk.

⚠️There is no need to panic, but ensure you have a tornado action plan and multiple ways to receive warnings.

Q&A

What areas are at the greatest risk for severe weather?

—The Central and Southern Plains, including Southwest Indiana, Oklahoma, Southwest Missouri, and North and Central Texas, have the highest risk of severe weather.

What are the main threats of severe weather tomorrow?

—The main threats are damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Some areas may experience a higher risk of one threat over the others.

Should I be concerned about tornadoes?

—While the risk of tornadoes is present, the odds of actually experiencing a tornado are still extremely low. However, it is important to have a tornado action plan in place and stay weather aware.

Will everyone experience severe weather?

—Not everyone will experience severe weather, and even in areas with severe weather, not everyone will encounter a tornado, large hail, or damaging winds.

What precautions should I take?

—Take precautions by staying weather aware, having a tornado action plan, and ensuring you have multiple ways to receive warnings, such as through phone alerts and live streams.

Timestamped Summary

00:00There is a potential for severe weather events, including damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes, tomorrow across the Central and Southern Plains.

08:00Areas at the highest risk include Southwest Indiana, Oklahoma, Southwest and Central Missouri, and North and Central Texas.

12:00The Storm Prediction Center has identified an enhanced risk of severe weather, with a 30% chance of damaging winds in Southwest Indiana, Northeast Oklahoma, and Northwest Arkansas.

18:00Large hail, possibly over 2 inches in diameter, is expected in Southwest Missouri, Central and Southern Missouri, and North Texas.

23:00Southern Illinois and Southern Missouri have an isolated strong tornado risk.

28:00While the risk of tornadoes is present, the odds of actually experiencing a tornado are extremely low. However, it is important to have a tornado action plan and stay weather aware.

30:00Not everyone will experience severe weather, and even in areas with severe weather, not everyone will encounter a tornado, large hail, or damaging winds.

35:00Take precautions by staying weather aware, having a tornado action plan, and ensuring you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

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