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07/17/2024

I’m going to see Twisters tonight at AMC for the early screening!!! Is anyone else going? I’m soooo excited!!!!

06/13/2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Southern Iowa
Western and Central Illinois
Northeast Kansas
Northern Missouri
Far Southeast Nebraska

* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 300 PM until
1000 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include...
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3
inches in diameter likely
Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
to 80 mph possible
A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...Intense thunderstorms are expected to develop and pose a
threat for very large hail and significant severe/damaging winds
this afternoon and evening. Some of the hail could be 2-3 inches in
diameter, and severe winds may peak in the 70-80 mph range with any
line of thunderstorms that can form and spread east-southeastward.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 70
statute miles north and south of a line from 20 miles south
southwest of Falls City NE to 40 miles east northeast of Peoria IL.
For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch
outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9).

05/27/2024

Good morning! We hope everyone is doing well and without significant loss of property after the storms rolled through yesterday. Today looks to be a great day with exception of maybe a couple pop-ups in extreme northeast Missouri this afternoon and maybe one or two dropping into STL from the north around 7pm. Otherwise, skies will be mostly clear with highs topping out in the upper 70’s/lower 80’s.

Remember those who can’t be here to celebrate this holiday with us! 🇺🇸🪖🫡

05/26/2024

Here is a look at the current radar (4:45pm). There haven’t been any Tornado Warnings issued as of yet but I feel like that will change soon as these storms continue to intensify. Anyone in the bright red circle need to be paying very close attention to the weather going into this evening.

05/26/2024

400 PM CDT SUN MAY 26 2024

...THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION...

* Primary threats include...
Several tornadoes and a few intense tornadoes likely
Widespread damaging winds and scattered significant gusts to 75
mph likely
Widespread large hail and scattered very large hail events to 3
inches in diameter likely

SUMMARY...Intense supercell thunderstorms will continue to develop
across the watch area through this evening. Several tornadoes are
likely, some of which are expected to be intense. Very large hail is
also likely, along with the risk for potentially significant
damaging wind gusts.

05/26/2024

The SPC has upgraded the outlook to Moderate, with increased risk of all modes of severe weather. Isolated supercells will eventually congeal into a squall as we move into the evening, where embedded tornadoes and wind-driven hail could be deadly to anyone caught outside. Please remain weather-aware as this dangerous situation continues to evolve!!

05/26/2024

***PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION Tornado Watch issued, see page for latest information***

0238 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

Concerning...Severe potential...Tornado Watch likely

Valid 261938Z - 262215Z

Probability of Watch Issuance...95 percent

SUMMARY...A strong tornado situation appears to be developing for later this afternoon and into the early evening. In addition, very large hail and eventual significant damaging winds may develop across the region.

05/26/2024

0136 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

Areas affected...far southeast Kansas into southwest Missouri

Concerning...Severe potential...Watch possible

Valid 261836Z - 262100Z

Probability of Watch Issuance...60 percent

SUMMARY...Storm producing very large hail and a few tornadoes may develop in the next 2 hours into southwest Missouri and vicinity.

05/26/2024

TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 5:00am

* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
Widespread damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80
mph likely
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
inches in diameter likely

05/25/2024

Volatile severe weather is expected today across parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Missouri. Very large hail, extreme winds, and large violent tornadoes are all possible! Before I get into this, I want to say it's important not to be scared, but to be prepared! HRRR simulated reflectivity and updraft helicity swaths are indicating the possibility of a supercell moving into the Joplin area after dark. It is extremely important to have a plan in place should the worst-case scenario occur. While I'm speaking more specifically about the Joplin area in this post, it's important to remember that there is a risk of severe weather with all modes of severe weather possible along the western side of Missouri, potentially west and south of Highway 63.

05/22/2024

My video of the Prescott, IA tornado crossing the road in front of me!

Check out Cody Robertson’s video.

05/11/2024

Are you seeing the northern lights where you are? If so, share some pics!

05/08/2024

1236 PM CDT Wed May 08 2024

Areas affected...much of central and southern MO...southern IL

Concerning...Heavy rainfall...Flash flooding likely

Valid 081735Z - 082335Z

Summary...Scattered to numerous instances of flash flooding are likely through late afternoon with additional localized totals of 2-4" expected.

05/08/2024

1155 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of Extreme southeast Kansas Southern Missouri

* Effective this Wednesday morning and evening from 1155 AM until 700 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph likely Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely

05/08/2024

1058 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northern Crawford County in east central Missouri... Southwestern Franklin County in east central Missouri... Southeastern Gasconade County in east central Missouri...

* Until 1145 AM CDT.

* At 1057 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cuba, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

05/08/2024

1025 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of
Southern Illinois
Western Kentucky
Southeastern Missouri

* Effective this Wednesday morning and afternoon from 1025 AM
until 500 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible
Widespread large hail and scattered very large hail events to 3
inches in diameter likely
Widespread damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80
mph likely

05/08/2024

650 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Extreme eastern Kansas Western and central Missouri

* Effective this Wednesday morning and afternoon from 650 AM until 200 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

05/07/2024

840 PM CDT Mon May 6 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of Far Eastern Kansas Western and Central Missouri

* Effective this Monday night and Tuesday morning from 840 PM until 400 AM CDT.

* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes possible Widespread damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

04/27/2024

203 PM CDT SAT APR 27 2024

TORNADO WATCH 147 REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

ADAIR ANDREW ATCHISON
BUCHANAN CALDWELL CLAY
CLINTON DAVIESS DEKALB
GENTRY GRUNDY HARRISON
HOLT LINN LIVINGSTON
MERCER NODAWAY PLATTE
PUTNAM RAY SCHUYLER
SULLIVAN WORTH

04/27/2024

The SPC has issued a Moderate Risk of severe weather today. There is at least a 5% tornado risk within 25 miles of a point for all of Missouri along and north of I-44 as well as a hail and damaging wind threat. A Tornado Watch has already been issued this morning in western Oklahoma, and there will be an additional Watch coming soon for much of eastern Kansas, which may include St. Joseph and Kansas City.

We will try to update throughout the day.

04/26/2024

345 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of Southwest Iowa Eastern Kansas Northwest Missouri

* Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 345 PM until 900 PM CDT.

A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely

04/26/2024

Storms are expected to develop later this afternoon into the evening hours. All modes of severe weather are possible including large hail and tornadoes. Areas shown in yellow are more likely to experience severe hail and potentially strong tornadoes.

NE/IA/MO/KS...
Water v***r loop shows a strong shortwave trough rotating across
KS/NE. A deep surface low is analyzed ahead of this trough over
central NE, with a dryline extending southward into central KS. A
corridor of ample low-level moisture is present ahead of the dryline
over southeast NE/northeast KS, where daytime heating will lead to
moderate MLCAPE values and rapid thunderstorm development by
mid-afternoon. Backed low-level winds and favorable shear profiles
will promote supercells in the bent-back region of the low, with
very large hail and tornadoes possible. These storms will progress
eastward into western IA and northwest MO through the early evening.
A strong tornado or two is possible in this region.

04/25/2024

****See most recent post as this post is outdated.****

All modes of severe weather are possible tomorrow including tornadoes! The yellow hatched areas are as of now the most likely areas to have the greatest potential for strong tornadoes. (Note all of this is subject to change, please stay tuned to local weather stations for more information)

National Weather Service summary: Severe thunderstorms appear likely on Friday from parts of eastern
Nebraska/northeast Kansas into northwest Missouri and Iowa, and
continuing southward into parts of the southern Plains and Ozarks.
Tornadoes (some strong), large to very large hail, and damaging
winds will all be possible.

04/23/2024

We are watching very closely the potential for severe weather all weekend (Friday-Sunday) for large portions of Missouri. Stay tuned for further updates!

04/16/2024

1020 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of Southern Iowa Western and Northern Missouri

* Effective this Tuesday morning and evening from 1020 AM until 600 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

04/03/2024

04/01/2024

450 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of
Central Illinois
Eastern Missouri

* Effective this Monday afternoon from 450 PM until Midnight CDT.

* Primary threats include...
A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
inches in diameter likely
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely

04/01/2024

***Tornado Watch issued, see page for latest information ***

0350 PM CDT Mon Apr 01 2024

Areas affected...Portions of central/eastern Missouri into parts of central Illinois

Concerning...Severe potential...Tornado Watch likely

Valid 012050Z - 012245Z

Probability of Watch Issuance...80 percent

SUMMARY...A tornado watch may be needed within the next 1-2 hours as additional storms may develop in east-central Missouri/central Illinois. The environment is supportive of large/very-large hail and damaging winds. The tornado threat is expected to increase this evening as low-level shear increases near the boundary.

04/01/2024

325 PM CDT Mon Apr 1 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of Extreme northeast Kansas Western Missouri

* Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 325 PM until 1100 PM CDT.

* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 80 mph possible

04/01/2024

***Tornado Watch issued, see page for latest information***

0301 PM CDT Mon Apr 01 2024

Areas affected...Far eastern Kansas into western Missouri

Concerning...Severe potential...Tornado Watch likely

Valid 012001Z - 012130Z

Probability of Watch Issuance...95 percent

SUMMARY...Storms capable of all severe hazards will move into far eastern Kansas and western Missouri later this afternoon. A tornado watch is likely within the next hour.

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This is footage of the tornado that we shot looking west of Polo, MO from Sunday afternoon. It was rated an EF-1 that had a 4.7 mile path with winds of 100 mph. Video credit - Tammi Elbert/Missouri Tornado Chasers

Live from Cape Girardeau!

Southeast MO update with video taken at 8:15PM tonight in Cape Girardeau! First round has begun for eastern MO, while it had already started this morning in western MO. I'll be here for a couple days, at least for the first round unless I get trapped here and have to stay for the second round in a few more days. Stay safe! -J

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 598 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 105 PM CDT Sun Aug 18 2019 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southern Illinois Central and southwest Indiana Southeast Missouri * Effective this Sunday afternoon and evening from 105 PM until 700 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage and intensity this afternoon from southeast Missouri into central Indiana, along a remnant outflow boundary. The storm environment across this corridor will favor multicell clusters capable of producing damaging winds and large hail through the afternoon. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles north and south of a line from 45 miles southwest of Farmington MO to 55 miles northeast of Indianapolis IN. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.

****PLEASE SEE MOST RECENT POST SHOWING TORNADO PICTURE**** One of the Missouri Tornado Chaser team members took this short video during the tornado warning in Boone County, MO Power flashes likely from a ongoing tornado will be posted later, so be sure to check back!

Due to circumstances beyond our control (my chase partner getting 18 stitches) we ended up leaving to hit the road late. Because of this reason along with poor road network we lost the storm that later went on to produce a large and deadly tornado. We then blasted back up north and intercepted this hail storm outside of Sedalia Missouri. We took a couple more runs at some cells that showed potential of producing but just didn't do it. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was affected by the deadly tornadoes this evening and overnight.