Severe Storms

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1257 AM CDT Sun Apr 07 2024 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM PARTS OF FAR EAST TEXAS INTO THE LOWER/MID MISSISSIPPI VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms appear possible during the late afternoon to mid-evening from parts of far east Texas into the lower/mid Mississippi Valley. ...Synopsis... A deep mid/upper-level cyclone initially centered over the Nebraska Sand Hills vicinity is forecast to gradually weaken and move northeastward through the day. A related surface low will also gradually weaken as it moves from eastern NE toward northwest/north-central IA. A trailing front will move eastward across parts of the mid MS Valley into the ArkLaTex region. ...Lower/Mid Mississippi Valley vicinity... Low-level moistening in advance of the cold front will allow for weak to moderate destabilization across parts of the lower/mid MS Valley, with MLCAPE generally increasing into the 500-1000 J/kg range this afternoon. Moderately strong midlevel flow will support effective shear of 45-55 kt, resulting in a conditionally favorable supercell environment. However, with stronger large-scale ascent displaced to the north of the better instability, and only weak to modest midlevel lapse rates expected regionwide, storm coverage and intensity will likely be limited to some extent. While it may take some time for storms to mature, a couple of supercells could evolve by late afternoon into early evening across parts of the lower/mid MS Valley, with more isolated development eventually possible into far east TX and western LA. Low-level shear/SRH will be sufficient for a tornado or two, if mature supercells can be sustained. Otherwise, isolated hail and strong/damaging gusts could accompany the strongest storms, before the threat wanes by late evening. ...Iowa/northern MO... Low-topped convection may develop this afternoon along an occluded front that will extend across parts of IA into northern MO/western IL. Guidance varies regarding the extent of diurnal heating and destabilization near this front. If sufficient heating and steepening of low-level lapse rates can occur, then there could be a nonzero threat for a brief tornado where vorticity is maximized near the boundary. Confidence in this scenario remains too low to include probabilities at this time. ..Dean/Bentley.. 04/07/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1257 AM CDT Sun Apr 07 2024 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM PARTS OF FAR EAST TEXAS INTO THE LOWER/MID MISSISSIPPI VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms appear possible during the late afternoon to mid-evening from parts of far east Texas into the lower/mid Mississippi Valley. ...Synopsis... A deep mid/upper-level cyclone initially centered over the Nebraska Sand Hills vicinity is forecast to gradually weaken and move northeastward through the day. A related surface low will also gradually weaken as it moves from eastern NE toward northwest/north-central IA. A trailing front will move eastward across parts of the mid MS Valley into the ArkLaTex region. ...Lower/Mid Mississippi Valley vicinity... Low-level moistening in advance of the cold front will allow for weak to moderate destabilization across parts of the lower/mid MS Valley, with MLCAPE generally increasing into the 500-1000 J/kg range this afternoon. Moderately strong midlevel flow will support effective shear of 45-55 kt, resulting in a conditionally favorable supercell environment. However, with stronger large-scale ascent displaced to the north of the better instability, and only weak to modest midlevel lapse rates expected regionwide, storm coverage and intensity will likely be limited to some extent. While it may take some time for storms to mature, a couple of supercells could evolve by late afternoon into early evening across parts of the lower/mid MS Valley, with more isolated development eventually possible into far east TX and western LA. Low-level shear/SRH will be sufficient for a tornado or two, if mature supercells can be sustained. Otherwise, isolated hail and strong/damaging gusts could accompany the strongest storms, before the threat wanes by late evening. ...Iowa/northern MO... Low-topped convection may develop this afternoon along an occluded front that will extend across parts of IA into northern MO/western IL. Guidance varies regarding the extent of diurnal heating and destabilization near this front. If sufficient heating and steepening of low-level lapse rates can occur, then there could be a nonzero threat for a brief tornado where vorticity is maximized near the boundary. Confidence in this scenario remains too low to include probabilities at this time. ..Dean/Bentley.. 04/07/2024 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1257 AM CDT Sun Apr 07 2024 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM PARTS OF FAR EAST TEXAS INTO THE LOWER/MID MISSISSIPPI VALLEY... ...SUMMARY... Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms appear possible during the late afternoon to mid-evening from parts of far east Texas into the lower/mid Mississippi Valley. ...Synopsis... A deep mid/upper-level cyclone initially centered over the Nebraska Sand Hills vicinity is forecast to gradually weaken and move northeastward through the day. A related surface low will also gradually weaken as it moves from eastern NE toward northwest/north-central IA. A trailing front will move eastward across parts of the mid MS Valley into the ArkLaTex region. ...Lower/Mid Mississippi Valley vicinity... Low-level moistening in advance of the cold front will allow for weak to moderate destabilization across parts of the lower/mid MS Valley, with MLCAPE generally increasing into the 500-1000 J/kg range this afternoon. Moderately strong midlevel flow will support effective shear of 45-55 kt, resulting in a conditionally favorable supercell environment. However, with stronger large-scale ascent displaced to the north of the better instability, and only weak to modest midlevel lapse rates expected regionwide, storm coverage and intensity will likely be limited to some extent. While it may take some time for storms to mature, a couple of supercells could evolve by late afternoon into early evening across parts of the lower/mid MS Valley, with more isolated development eventually possible into far east TX and western LA. Low-level shear/SRH will be sufficient for a tornado or two, if mature supercells can be sustained. Otherwise, isolated hail and strong/damaging gusts could accompany the strongest storms, before the threat wanes by late evening. ...Iowa/northern MO... Low-topped convection may develop this afternoon along an occluded front that will extend across parts of IA into northern MO/western IL. Guidance varies regarding the extent of diurnal heating and destabilization near this front. If sufficient heating and steepening of low-level lapse rates can occur, then there could be a nonzero threat for a brief tornado where vorticity is maximized near the boundary. Confidence in this scenario remains too low to include probabilities at this time. ..Dean/Bentley.. 04/07/2024 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0800 PM CDT Sat Apr 06 2024 Valid 070100Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PARTS OF THE CENTRAL/SOUTHERN PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Storms capable of strong to locally severe gusts remain possible this evening across parts of the central and southern Plains. ...Central/southern Plains... Convection has gradually diminished across parts of the central/southern Plains this evening, as already limited instability continues to diminish. However, some potential for localized severe gusts may persist for a few hours this evening with the strongest storms, given the very strong wind fields in place. Any remaining threat should wane later tonight as ongoing convection continues to weaken. ..Dean.. 04/07/2024 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0800 PM CDT Sat Apr 06 2024 Valid 070100Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PARTS OF THE CENTRAL/SOUTHERN PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Storms capable of strong to locally severe gusts remain possible this evening across parts of the central and southern Plains. ...Central/southern Plains... Convection has gradually diminished across parts of the central/southern Plains this evening, as already limited instability continues to diminish. However, some potential for localized severe gusts may persist for a few hours this evening with the strongest storms, given the very strong wind fields in place. Any remaining threat should wane later tonight as ongoing convection continues to weaken. ..Dean.. 04/07/2024 Read more

SPC 0100Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0800 PM CDT Sat Apr 06 2024 Valid 070100Z - 071200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PARTS OF THE CENTRAL/SOUTHERN PLAINS... ...SUMMARY... Storms capable of strong to locally severe gusts remain possible this evening across parts of the central and southern Plains. ...Central/southern Plains... Convection has gradually diminished across parts of the central/southern Plains this evening, as already limited instability continues to diminish. However, some potential for localized severe gusts may persist for a few hours this evening with the strongest storms, given the very strong wind fields in place. Any remaining threat should wane later tonight as ongoing convection continues to weaken. ..Dean.. 04/07/2024 Read more

WW 0089 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 89 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 25 N PNC TO 40 W EMP TO 10 NW MHK TO 20 WSW BIE TO 15 W OLU. ..LYONS..04/07/24 ATTN...WFO...ICT...TOP...OAX... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 89 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS KSC015-017-019-035-049-061-073-111-117-127-149-161-197-070140- KS . KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BUTLER CHASE CHAUTAUQUA COWLEY ELK GEARY GREENWOOD LYON MARSHALL MORRIS POTTAWATOMIE RILEY WABAUNSEE NEC023-067-095-109-151-159-070140- NE . NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BUTLER GAGE JEFFERSON LANCASTER SALINE SEWARD THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

WW 0089 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 89 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 25 N PNC TO 40 W EMP TO 10 NW MHK TO 20 WSW BIE TO 15 W OLU. ..LYONS..04/07/24 ATTN...WFO...ICT...TOP...OAX... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 89 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS KSC015-017-019-035-049-061-073-111-117-127-149-161-197-070140- KS . KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BUTLER CHASE CHAUTAUQUA COWLEY ELK GEARY GREENWOOD LYON MARSHALL MORRIS POTTAWATOMIE RILEY WABAUNSEE NEC023-067-095-109-151-159-070140- NE . NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BUTLER GAGE JEFFERSON LANCASTER SALINE SEWARD THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

WW 89 SEVERE TSTM KS NE 062005Z - 070200Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 89 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 305 PM CDT Sat Apr 6 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Central and Eastern Kansas Southeast Nebraska * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 305 PM until 900 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to further develop and intensify across north-central/east-central Kansas through mid-afternoon, and move into other parts of eastern/southeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska by late afternoon and early evening. Severe-caliber wind gusts should be the most common risk, but some hail is possible and a brief tornado could also occur, even with modest moisture. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles east and west of a line from 40 miles east northeast of Grand Island NE to 55 miles southeast of Wichita KS. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9). 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. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 88... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean storm motion vector 22040. ...Guyer Read more

WW 0088 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 88 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 10 WSW CNK TO 40 SE HSI TO 10 SSE GRI TO 15 NW BUB. ..LYONS..04/06/24 ATTN...WFO...GID...LBF... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 88 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEC035-059-075-077-079-081-093-121-125-143-163-169-175-185- 070040- NE . NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE CLAY FILLMORE GRANT GREELEY HALL HAMILTON HOWARD MERRICK NANCE POLK SHERMAN THAYER VALLEY YORK THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

WW 0088 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 88 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 10 WSW CNK TO 40 SE HSI TO 10 SSE GRI TO 15 NW BUB. ..LYONS..04/06/24 ATTN...WFO...GID...LBF... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 88 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEC035-059-075-077-079-081-093-121-125-143-163-169-175-185- 070040- NE . NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE CLAY FILLMORE GRANT GREELEY HALL HAMILTON HOWARD MERRICK NANCE POLK SHERMAN THAYER VALLEY YORK THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

WW 88 SEVERE TSTM KS NE 061915Z - 070100Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 88 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 215 PM CDT Sat Apr 6 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northern Kansas Western and Central Nebraska * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 215 PM until 800 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...An arcing band of thunderstorms is expected to initially intensify across southwest/west-central Nebraska, and into central Nebraska and north-central Kansas by late afternoon. Some severe hail is possible, and perhaps a brief tornado risk, but severe-caliber wind gusts/wind damage should be the primary impact. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 55 statute miles north and south of a line from 65 miles north northwest of Imperial NE to 40 miles southeast of Hastings NE. 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. && AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 400. Mean storm motion vector 20040. ...Guyer Read more

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WW 0089 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 89 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 40 NW PNC TO 25 ENE HUT TO 15 S CNK TO 35 N CNK TO 15 NNW GRI. ..LYONS..04/06/24 ATTN...WFO...ICT...TOP...OAX... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 89 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS KSC015-017-019-027-029-035-041-049-061-073-079-111-115-117-127- 143-149-157-161-169-173-191-197-201-070040- KS . KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BUTLER CHASE CHAUTAUQUA CLAY CLOUD COWLEY DICKINSON ELK GEARY GREENWOOD HARVEY LYON MARION MARSHALL MORRIS OTTAWA POTTAWATOMIE REPUBLIC RILEY SALINE SEDGWICK SUMNER WABAUNSEE WASHINGTON NEC023-067-095-109-151-159-070040- NE . NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BUTLER GAGE JEFFERSON LANCASTER SALINE SEWARD Read more

WW 0089 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 89 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 40 NW PNC TO 25 ENE HUT TO 15 S CNK TO 35 N CNK TO 15 NNW GRI. ..LYONS..04/06/24 ATTN...WFO...ICT...TOP...OAX... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 89 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS KSC015-017-019-027-029-035-041-049-061-073-079-111-115-117-127- 143-149-157-161-169-173-191-197-201-070040- KS . KANSAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BUTLER CHASE CHAUTAUQUA CLAY CLOUD COWLEY DICKINSON ELK GEARY GREENWOOD HARVEY LYON MARION MARSHALL MORRIS OTTAWA POTTAWATOMIE REPUBLIC RILEY SALINE SEDGWICK SUMNER WABAUNSEE WASHINGTON NEC023-067-095-109-151-159-070040- NE . NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BUTLER GAGE JEFFERSON LANCASTER SALINE SEWARD Read more

WW 89 SEVERE TSTM KS NE 062005Z - 070200Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 89 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 305 PM CDT Sat Apr 6 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Central and Eastern Kansas Southeast Nebraska * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 305 PM until 900 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to further develop and intensify across north-central/east-central Kansas through mid-afternoon, and move into other parts of eastern/southeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska by late afternoon and early evening. Severe-caliber wind gusts should be the most common risk, but some hail is possible and a brief tornado could also occur, even with modest moisture. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles east and west of a line from 40 miles east northeast of Grand Island NE to 55 miles southeast of Wichita KS. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9). 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. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 88... AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean storm motion vector 22040. ...Guyer Read more

WW 0088 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 88 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 10 WSW CNK TO 40 SE HSI TO 10 SSE GRI TO 15 NW BUB. ..LYONS..04/06/24 ATTN...WFO...GID...LBF... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 88 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEC035-059-075-077-079-081-093-121-125-143-163-169-175-185- 070040- NE . NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE CLAY FILLMORE GRANT GREELEY HALL HAMILTON HOWARD MERRICK NANCE POLK SHERMAN THAYER VALLEY YORK THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

MD 0379 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 89... FOR SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND EASTERN KANSAS
Mesoscale Discussion 0379 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0503 PM CDT Sat Apr 06 2024 Areas affected...southeast Nebraska and eastern Kansas Concerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 89... Valid 062203Z - 062330Z The severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 89 continues. SUMMARY...A line of storms will continue to produce severe wind gusts this evening. DISCUSSION...A line of low-topped storms continues to race east across the Plains. Limited buoyancy is limiting the overall threat, but the forced line of storms amid a very strong wind field has proven sufficient to mix severe wind gusts to the surface as storms pass. Expect this to continue for a few more hours before storms outrun the better low-level moisture and surface temperatures cool. Given the expectation for weakening storms by mid evening, a downstream watch is unlikely. ..Bentley/Hart.. 04/06/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...SGF...EAX...OAX...TOP...ICT...GID... LAT...LON 37149764 38759769 39639785 40479825 41109825 41389744 41479652 40779574 39999544 39279504 37619479 37029492 37039619 37069672 37149764 Read more

WW 0088 Status Updates
STATUS REPORT ON WW 88 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 10 WSW CNK TO 40 SE HSI TO 10 SSE GRI TO 15 NW BUB. ..LYONS..04/06/24 ATTN...WFO...GID...LBF... STATUS REPORT FOR WS 88 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEC035-059-075-077-079-081-093-121-125-143-163-169-175-185- 070040- NE . NEBRASKA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE CLAY FILLMORE GRANT GREELEY HALL HAMILTON HOWARD MERRICK NANCE POLK SHERMAN THAYER VALLEY YORK THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION ON COUNTIES...INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES. Read more

WW 88 SEVERE TSTM KS NE 061915Z - 070100Z
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 88 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 215 PM CDT Sat Apr 6 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northern Kansas Western and Central Nebraska * Effective this Saturday afternoon and evening from 215 PM until 800 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible A tornado or two possible SUMMARY...An arcing band of thunderstorms is expected to initially intensify across southwest/west-central Nebraska, and into central Nebraska and north-central Kansas by late afternoon. Some severe hail is possible, and perhaps a brief tornado risk, but severe-caliber wind gusts/wind damage should be the primary impact. The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 55 statute miles north and south of a line from 65 miles north northwest of Imperial NE to 40 miles southeast of Hastings NE. 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. && AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 400. Mean storm motion vector 20040. ...Guyer Read more