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***

2015 Spotter Classes for the NWS Springfield, MO County Warning Area

Link to 2015 Spotter Class Schedule

Severe Weather Possible This Afternoon And Evening

Updated 15:56: Tornado Risk changed to Elevated.

Storms are starting to move into the area. Thunderstorms with damaging wind and half dollar sized hail are possible, according to the Springfield National Weather Service.  This afternoon, the storms that develop may be severe. The Storm Prediction Center has much of the Midwest in a slight risk box today, including almost all of Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois and eastern Kansas and Oklahoma, among other states.  You can see this by clicking the Storm Prediction Center - Convective Outlook (Today) link below.

The National Weather Service in Springfield lists today's hazards as:

• Elevated Limited tornado risk
• Elevated hail risk
• Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk
• Elevated flooding risk
• Significant lighting 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 (Today)

Storm Prediction Center - Convective Outlook (Tomorrow)

Severe Weather Possible Today and Tomorrow

Today, the Storm Prediction Center has parts of MO, KS and OK in a slight risk box for severe
weather that is expected this afternoon and evening.  The Springfield National Weather Service lists the potential weather hazards for today as:

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

The NWS expects the main threat to be hail up to golf ball size and damaging wind gusts up to 60MPH.  There will be a limited threat for an isolated tornado or two from SE KS into West Central MO.  Joplin in in this threat area, Springfield is not at the time of this posting.

THURSDAY:  Severe storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening across the area.  Large hail, damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes will be possible with the more intense storms.  

This isn't an expected outbreak of severe weather, but a notice to pay attention.

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)

Strong to Severe Weather Expected Later Today

A strong to severe storm system is expected to impact the Ozarks later this afternoon and evening.  The storm prediction center has the area in a slight risk box with a 2% chance of a tornado occurring within the area.  The Springfield National Weather Service lists the threats as:

• Limited tornado risk
• Elevated hail risk
• Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk
• Limited flooding risk
• Significant lightning risk
• Limited excessive heat risk

The main threat will be damaging wind gusts up to 70MPH and large hail to the size of golf balls.  Frequent lightning is also expected along with a very limited threat of an isolated tornado.

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 This Afternoon Into Tonight

Severe storms will be possible this afternoon into tonight.  There is currently a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect.  The National Weather Service in Springfield, MO lists the risks as:

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

Additionally, the Storm Prediction Center has most of MO, Eastern KS, much of OK and NW AR in a slight risk box for severe weather, with a 2% chance of a tornado occurring in this area.

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)