Hey there Mid Missourians!
Well, tomorrow looks like another active day across the central plains, in particular Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. A slight risk of severe storms exists from early in the afternoon tomorrow through the evening hours. The greatest threat at this point will be the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado. Considering the devastation that occurred from severe storms just three days ago in SW Missouri, the threat for severe storms here at home should be taken very seriously. Along with Dave and Eric, I will be here tracking the system as it moves into central Missouri.
Attached is the Storm Prediction Center's forecast for severe weather through tomorrow night. Again, storms are expected to develop ahead of the cold front and with plenty of sunshine expected, the atmosphere will become very unstable during the afternoon.
Remember when tornadic storms are expected to hit your area:
- listen out for tornado sirens
- move to the basement or most interior sturdy section of your home away from windows or glass objects
- put your shoes on, just in case glass breaks
- Do not go outside to find the tornado, though this may be tempting...
- Do not look out your window, glass could break in your face
- In the event that a tornado warning is issued for your area, get under something that will protect you from flying debris; an idea-remove your mattress and place it over you wherever you chose to take shelter.
- GET OUT OF A MOBILE HOME
- DO NOT GO INTO A CAR/TRUCK (no matter how heavy you think it is, tornadoes can toss cars and trucks with ease!)
- tune into KOMU WeatherPlus Channel 247 (where we will do live updates continually)
- and check KOMU.COM periodically to see if your county/area is under any watches or warnings.
In the event that storms turn bad here tomorrow, we will be here keeping you safe!
Anthony
