Severe Storms Likely Later Today (Wed 3/25/15)

The Storm Prediction Center has a good portion of OK and the far SW portion of MO in a moderate risk box for severe weather today.  The Springfield NWS Office lists the primary risk being ping pong ball sized hail for SW MO.  The full list includes:

• Limited tornado risk
• Elevated to significant hail risk
• Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk
• Elevated flooding risk
• Significant lighting risk
• Limited non-thunderstorm wind risk

You should stay tuned to local weather forecasts, as the information at OzarkStorms.com is only current at the time of posting.  Make sure your NOAA All Hazards Radio is on and backed up by battery. If you don't own a NOAA All Hazards Radio, you should. Click the link for a previous blog post on selecting one.

Springfield, MO NWS - Hazardous Weather Outlook

Storm Prediction Center - Convective Outlook (Today)

Storm Prediction Center - Convective Outlook (Tomorrow)

Severe Thunderstorms Today (Tuesday 3/24/15)

There is an enhanced risk for severe weather in SW MO today, with some risk also in SE KS, NE OK, and NW AR.  The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO lists the risks as:

• Limited tornado risk
• Elevated hail risk
• Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk
• Elevated lighting risk
• Limited non thunderstorm wind risk

The main threat will be large hail, and the timing is expected to be later this afternoon and into the evening.

You should stay tuned to local weather forecasts, as the information at OzarkStorms.com is only current at the time of posting.  Make sure your NOAA All Hazards Radio is on and backed up by battery. If you don't own a NOAA All Hazards Radio, you should. Click the link for a previous blog post on selecting one.

Springfield, MO NWS - Hazardous Weather Outlook

Storm Prediction Center - Convective Outlook (Today)

Storm Prediction Center - Convective Outlook (Tomorrow)

Severe Weather Possible Tuesday and Wednesday 3/24-3/25 2015

It's that time of year again.  Now is the time to prepare for Spring weather.  Do you have a safety plan?  Do you have an all hazards radio (weather alert)?  How about sheltering supplies?  If you wait until there is a weather event, then it isn't a plan any more...it's a reaction.

Initial statements indicate large hail will be the main threat on Tuesday and Wednesday.  More to follow...

You should stay tuned to local weather forecasts. Make sure your NOAA All Hazards Radio is on and backed up by battery. If you don't own a NOAA All Hazards Radio, you should. Click the link for a previous blog post on selecting one.

Springfield, MO NWS - Hazardous Weather Outlook

Storm Prediction Center - Convective Outlook (Today)

Storm Prediction Center - Convective Outlook (Tomorrow)

Outlaw Chasers - Funnelcide! **Language Alert**

If you want to watch high intensity storm chasing without fluff and drama, this should do the trick.  This kind of thing is not for the amateur.  I don't even suggest it for the pro.  But it is intense.  Randy is a big boy, and can do things how he wishes...and that he does!  ***Language Alert***