"Particularly Dangerous [Tornado] Situation!" - Updated, 4:55pm
Note: I will be providing updates on Twitter/X @usweatherexpert . 6:15pm Tornado Watch for Kansas City and Wichita 4:45pm, western Oklahoma 3:55pm Another tornado watch has been issued. 3:10pm, second tornado watch, Kansas (only) 1pm update This is a rare type of tornado watch known as a "particularly dangerous situation" watch. It means that strong or violent tornadoes are likely. I will be updating on Twitter/X but also make sure you monitor weather conditions from trusted sources throughout the afternoon and evening. 3:20p Forecast Using my 4-point scale, here is the key to the maps: The red area has a high risk of tornadoes. The area with the bold hatching is where strong or violent tornadoes may occur. Based on late data, I am especially concerned about northeast Kansas and the counties that contain I-70 north to the border. The yellow are has an enhanced risk of tornadoes. The hatching means that any tornado that occurs may be s...