High Plains Tornado Watch Issued

In addition to the potential for strong tornadoes -- especially in the southern half of the area covered by the watch -- the NWS is also forecasting 3" hail and thunderstorm-generated wind gusts to 80mph.

The above is a tornado watch. It is a "heads up." Go to immediate shelter is a tornado warning is issued.

Finally, since these storms will largely be after dark:

I will be live tweeting the storms this evening on Twitter @usweatherexpert. 

Safety suggestions are in the posting below. Please review them now -- before the storms develop.