MSU Storm Chase Class

Saturday, April 25, 2009

RISK FOR SEVERE STORMS




The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded a portion of the moderate risk area to a high risk. Long-tracked and violent tornadoes are possible across that area today. There is a moderate risk for severe storms from north central Texas to northeast Kansas. There is a slight risk for severe storms across several states including the central and western half of the Ozarks. Storms will be firing across the moderate risk area this afternoon and will need to be watched as they migrate closer to the Ozarks. Computer models continue to indicate the storm activity holding off from pushing into western MO until early Monday morning.
The cold front triggering the storm development makes a move on us on Monday. There is a slight risk for severe storms. Instability will be limited which means storms won't be as intense as they will be today. Some hail and isolated damaging wind gusts will be possible with the strongest storms that develop.

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