Few Strong to Severe Storms Possible Later Today and Tonight

The Storm Prediction Center has most of MO and AR, SE KS and NE OK in a slight risk box for severe weather. The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO is forecasting that few strong to severe storms will be possible later today and tonight.

These risks include:

• Elevated hail risk
• Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk
• Significant lightning risk

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

NWS Final Report on May 22, 2011 Joplin Tornado

The National Weather Service has released it's final report on the May 22, 2011 Joplin, MO EF-5 tornado.

The story can be found here.

A PDF version of the report can be found here.

The Springfield NWS assessment of the tornado can be found here.

Severe Storms Possible - Sunday 9/18/11

Severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon into tonight in SW MO, NW AR, NE OK and SE KS. The Springfield NWS lists the risks as:

• Limited Tornado Risk
• Elevated Hail Risk
• Elevated Thunderstorm Wind Damage
• Limited Flooding Risk
• Significant Lighting Risk

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for far SW MO until 11 p.m.

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

Elephant Assists In Joplin, MO Tornado Cleanup

Severe Thundersorm Watch Possible Today

http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html

Strong Storms Expected Overnight

Severe T-Storm Watch Until 5 a.m.

The Storm Prediction Center has a portion of SW MO in a slight risk for severe weather overnight. The Springfield National Weather Service is calling for the possibility of 70 MPH winds, frequent lightning, hail to the size of quarters and heavy rains. The Springfield area can expect these storms in the early morning hours.

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

Gustnado Likely Caused Stage Collapse in Indiana

There are differing opinions, but some believe a gustnado caused the stage collapse in Indiana. Story below.

'Gustnado' Likely Caused Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse: MyFoxCHICAGO.com