The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued Tornado Watch Number 359 for far eastern Kansas and west-central into northeastern Missouri. The watch is effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 1:35 PM until 8:00 PM CDT.
The primary threats within the watch area include the possibility of a couple of tornadoes, scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and isolated large hail events up to 1.5 inches in diameter. An organizing band of storms is expected to move northeast across the watch area along and north of modified outflow. Moist low levels and moderately strong low-level shear will contribute to the risk of tornadoes, with damaging gusts likely accompanying the stronger storms.
The tornado watch area spans approximately 55 statute miles east and west of a line from 20 miles east-northeast of Kirksville, Missouri, to 45 miles south-southeast of Olathe, Kansas. Residents in these areas should remain vigilant for threatening weather conditions and stay informed of any updates or warnings.
A Tornado Watch indicates that conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and around the watch area. It is crucial for individuals in the affected regions to be prepared and have a safety plan in place.
Stay tuned to local weather updates and heed any advice or warnings from authorities to ensure your safety during severe weather events.
References:
– SPC Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Watches. (Link: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0359.html)
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