Severe Weather Expected Later Today

Severe weather is expected to develop today, including an elevated risk for tornadoes.  Please pay special attention today to local real-time weather resources.  The Storm Prediction Center has most of MO and AR, as well as some other areas to the east in a moderate risk box for severe weather.  This includes a hatched area with a 15% probability for a tornado.

The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO lists the risks for the Ozarks as:

• Elevated tornado risk
• Significant hail risk
• Significant thunderstorm wind damage risk
• Limited flooding risk
• Significant lightning risk
• Limited non-thunderstorm wind risk

To the right is an image showing the estimated time for storm initiation.  This could change, so please pay attention to local real-time weather resources.

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)

Severe Weather Possible Late Wednesday and Into Late Thursday

The Storm Prediction Center has most of MO, KS, OK and AR in a slight risk box for severe weather today.  This does extend east of this area into Southern IL, Western KY, Western TN and NW MS.  The main risks for the Missouri Ozarks, according to the National Weather Service in Springfield, are:

• Limited tornado risk
• Elevated hail risk
• Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk
• Limited flooding risk
• Significant lightning risk
• Limited non-thunderstorm wind risk

These storms may start forming in the late afternoon time-frame in the eastern KS/OK area, then move through the Missouri Ozarks overnight.

The real concern is Thursday, as the Storm Prediction Center has Southern MO, AR and some areas east in a moderate risk box, and much of the rest of the Midwest in a slight risk box.

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)

Severe Weather Possible Today - 3/27/14

The Storm Prediction Center (see link below) has most of MO, Eastern KS, Northeastern OK, Northern Arkansas and Western IL in a slight risk box for severe weather today.  The Springfield National Weather Service (see link below) lists the following severe weather threats:

• Limited Tornado Risk
• Elevated Hail Risk
• Elevated T-Storm Wind Damage Risk
• Elevated Lightning Risk
• Elevated Non-T-Storm Wind Risk

This event should start around 3PM in the SE Kansas area, then move through the Ozarks, exiting the Eastern side of MO by around 1AM.

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)

Severe Weather Possible Tomorrow - Thursday 3/27/14

It's that time of year folks!  There is a slight risk of severe storms tomorrow.  Now is the time to start thinking about preparedness.  More information later...

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)

Winter Isn't Over Yet!!!!!

Photo courtesy of Jeff Kerr - KC0VGC

SW MO is looking at another round of snow, sleet, and freezing rain on Friday 2/28 through Sunday 3/2.  You can find the National Weather Service 7 Day Forecast here to keep up with the latest information.

Stay warm folks, temperatures are plunging as well!

Spring Is Almost Here - All Hazards Radio Time!

It's almost that time of year!  Do you have an All Hazards Radio?  Is it backed up by battery and ready to go?  You can stall all you want, but Mother Nature will NOT wait.  If you don't own one, I wrote a blog post a few years ago with some advice...read it and get one!

We could see our first round of thunderstorms on Wednesday in the midwest.  Will you be ready?

Ice and Snow Possible Starting Tuesday Morning 2/4/14

Another round of winter precipitation is expected Tuesday morning (2/4/14). Prepare now to avoid delays getting to work, and have a plan for later in the day as the snow and/or ice accumulates.  Below is the Web Briefing Update from the Springfield, MO National Weather Service office.  You can find up to date information real time here.