A tornado outbreak of strong tornadoes is forecast to occur today and tonight.  Hatching is where strong tornadoes are forecast to occur. The purple area has the highest risk. 

Thunderstorms are now developing west and northwest of Oklahoma City. These are the storms that will move into north central and northeast Oklahoma -- which are anticipated by the forecast immediately below. The radar time is 1:47pm.  Note: You will find locations of community shelters, here .  ---- forecast below still valid --- I have updated the forecast for tornadoes this afternoon and tonight. This is a serious situation. Please make sure your friends and family are aware, especially in the higher risk areas.  Tornado Forecasts There is an area of high  tornado risk over parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri that are outlined in red.  Late model information indicates the area of enhanced risk has grown on the south end as compared to the earlier forecast.  Giant Hail Forecast This is an updated forecast (11:30a) hatched area is where hail 2" or larger is forecast by SPC to fall. The higher probability (an enhanced  risk) is in the area in red. Th...