The yellow, hatched area has en enhanced  risk of strong  tornadoes the rest of the afternoon and into tonight. The brown, hatched area has a significant risk of strong tornadoes. The unhatched brown area has a significant risk of tornadoes.  Please keep up on the weather in these areas. 

Now that we are officially in summer, the heat (which will be worse this upcoming week compared to last week) seems to be playing with the brains of some people. The latest silliness from Washington.  And, from outside Washington: From, where else, Florida: --- And, From England --- Enjoy your summer!!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday, Mel. May you spent the next 1,900 years giving us the laughs (or "laffs" as they in Hollywood) making us as happy as you have your first 100 years!!

The area in brown has a significant risk of tornadoes the rest of the day and this evening. Please keep an eye on the weather in these areas. 

Much of the nation is going to be hot! Right now, there is no specific indication of wetter or drier than average conditions next week except that I would add an areas of below normal rainfall from St. Louis east to Louisville and north to Indianapolis.  And, for Monday night (only).......... Especially with the heat, some people will experience the issues outlined above.  Have a wonderful , and safe, holiday week!!

Note that, in addition to strong  tornadoes, 80 mph thunderstorm-driven wind gusts and tennis ball-sized hail are also forecast.  Note: Tulsa is included. Oklahoma City and Wichita are not.  -- Original Forecast, Still Valid -- The areas in brown on both maps have a significant risk of tornadoes later today -- and any tornado may be strong. The threat may begin this afternoon.  In addition to the cities shown above, Joplin, Carthage and Neosho in Missouri are also included.