A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center for portions of 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 with diameters up to 1.5 inches. An organizing band of storms is expected to move northeast across the watch area along and north of a modified outflow. The presence of moist low levels and moderately strong low-level shear will support the risk for tornadoes, with a threat for 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, MO, to 45 miles south-southeast of Olathe, KS. Residents in these areas should remain vigilant for threatening weather conditions and stay tuned for further updates and possible warnings.
Remember, 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 aware of their surroundings.
Stay informed and stay safe.
References:
– SPC Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Watches. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0359.html
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