Jonathan Bellesless 1 hour ago
Severe weather is expected in the Central Plains on Wednesday afternoon and evening. This could include several tornadoes, including the possibility of strong tornadoes (EF2 or stronger). Damaging wind gusts and large hail are also threats.
A strong fall cold front is poised to move east across the Plains, Midwest and South, with the potential for severe thunderstorms to spawn several tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and large hail.
Here are some things you need to know about Wednesday.
What we’re currently tracking: Showers and storms are occurring across the Plains, with several severe thunderstorm warnings in effect so far. (Watches and warnings are issued by NOAA.) Threat Areas and Hazards: Extends from the Corn Belt to the Southern Plains. . Tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail are all possible. Areas of greatest concern: Eastern Kansas and adjacent states, including the Kansas City and Wichita metropolitan areas, shaded in red below. A strong tornado threat (EF2 or stronger) is possible. eastern Kansas, northwestern Missouri, and northeastern Oklahoma. Some thunderstorms can produce damaging wind gusts, especially in eastern Kansas, northwestern Missouri, and northeastern Oklahoma. When: Mid-afternoon to early evening in parts of Nebraska and central Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. A few weakening storms may remain overnight in the eastern and southern edges of the orange area on the map below.
Severe weather forecast Wednesday through Wednesday night
(According to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center, shading on the map above indicates the potential for severe thunderstorms. Please note that not all categories apply to storm risk on any given day.)
Here are some things you need to know about Thursday.
The chance of severe weather decreases as the cold front moves east, but a few strong storms are still possible from the Ohio Valley to the Deep South. These storms are likely to produce primarily high winds, but the possibility of isolated tornadoes in the lower Mississippi Valley cannot be ruled out. In some places, a thunderclap or two could threaten your trick-or-treating plans. Click here for the complete Halloween forecast.
Severe weather forecast for Thursday to Thursday night
(According to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center, shading on the map above indicates the potential for severe thunderstorms. Please note that not all categories apply to storm risk on any given day.)
The cold front will also bring temperatures down by 15 to 25 degrees, with daytime temperatures returning from record highs to average levels at the end of October.
(More information: Tornadoes and outbreaks can occur in fall and winter)
Jonathan Bells He has been a graphic meteorologist and writer for weather.com for eight years, and also helps produce videos for The Weather Channel in Spanish. His favorite weather is tropical weather, but he also enjoys covering high-impact weather, news stories, and winter storms. He is a two-time graduate of Florida State University and a proud graduate of St. Petersburg University.
