Month: May 2024
SPC Tornado Watch 280
WW 280 TORNADO IL MO 212255Z – 220500Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 280 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 555 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of West central Illinois Eastern into south central Missouri * Effective this Tuesday afternoon from 555 PM until Midnight CDT. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Scattered supercells and short line segments will remain possible through late evening in a broken band spreading eastward across Missouri toward west central Illinois. The more intense storms will be capable of producing a few tornadoes (one or two of which could be strong), large hail of 1-2 inches in diameter, and damaging gusts of 60-75 mph. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles east and west of a line from 50 miles north of Quincy IL to 25 miles west southwest of West Plains MO. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU0). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and 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. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 277...WW 278...WW 279... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 25035. ...Thompson
Watch: Tornadoes tear down wind turbine, cause extensive damage in Iowa
Multiple tornadoes caused extensive damage in Iowa on Tuesday during a severe weather outbreak that storm trackers across the region captured live on video.
SPC Tornado Watch 279
WW 279 TORNADO WI 212100Z – 220500Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 279 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 400 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Southern Wisconsin * Effective this Tuesday afternoon from 400 PM until Midnight CDT. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Initially, a relatively isolated severe risk will exist across southern Wisconsin near a warm front, but more numerous storms with a widespread severe risk are likely to move into the region this evening. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 35 statute miles north and south of a line from 15 miles southwest of Lonerock WI to 55 miles east of Madison WI. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and 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. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 276...WW 277...WW 278... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 23035. ...Guyer
SPC Tornado Watch 278
WW 278 TORNADO AR KS MO OK 211940Z – 220300Z 
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 278 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 240 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Northwest Arkansas Eastern Kansas Western and Central Missouri Northeast Oklahoma * Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 240 PM until 1000 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 3.5 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible SUMMARY...Severe storms are expected to rapidly develop this afternoon, initially across far eastern Kansas and western Missouri, including the Kansas City Metro vicinity, with development a bit later into northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 70 statute miles east and west of a line from 50 miles north of Chillicothe MO to 35 miles west southwest of Fayetteville AR. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and 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. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 276...WW 277... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 3.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 23035. ...Guyer
ð´ LIVE CHASE – Iowa Moderate Risk Coverage, Possible Tornado Outbreak (May 21, 2024) {S}
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