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Monday's Tornado Risk

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The brown area has a significant risk of tornadoes Monday. I will update this forecast and provide additional information tomorrow morning. 

UPDATED: 8:50PM CDT, Tornado and Damaging Wind Forecast

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Tornado Forecast This forecast is a major grade and update.  Color code: Red, hatched: High risk  of strong tornadoes. Yellow, hatched: Enhanced risk of strong tornadoes. Brown, significant risk of tornadoes.  8:50PM Updated: Damaging Wind Forecast Color code: Purple, hatched: High  risk of wind gusts of 75 mph or stronger. Power outages and tree damage are likely! Red hatched: Enhanced risk of wind gusts of 75 mph or stronger.  Red, Enhanced risk of 60 mph or stronger wind gusts. Yellow: Significant risk of 60 mph or stronger wind gusts. 

Sunday Fun: Steve Martin's First TV Appearance

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I came across Steve Martin's first major television appearance the other day.  [Johnny]  This clip is really, really old. [Audience]  How, old, is, it? [Johnny]  It is so old that Steve Martin has brown hair! Enjoy!

Today's Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Outlook - 9:30pm

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After 65 mph winds went through Wichita, we have been without power for 35 minutes. So, I am going to have to end coverage for the night (using backup systems to write this). Scroll down for the forecast of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms for Sunday and Sunday night.  Please read down for the latest forecasts regarding this dangerous tornado and damaging wind situation! 5:40pm, a new "regular" tornado watch has been issued for north central Kansas.  Note that wind gusts to 80 mph are likely in this storm in addition to tornadoes and giant hail. Please make sure friends and relatives in the area are aware of the danger in the area outlined in red below plus the red area outlined at 2:50pm  In addition to "several strong tornadoes," hail to 4.8" in diameter is forecast along with wind gusts to 80 mph. Now is the time for persons living in mobile homes, manufactured homes and those with mobility issues should be making plans!!  Do not wait until a tornado warn...

Sunday and Sunday Night Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Outlook

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Tornado Forecast Sunday and Sunday Night The yellow, hatched area is where strong tornadoes are forecast to occur. The brown area has a significant risk of tornadoes.  The red, cached area is where wind gusts of 75 mph or stronger are likely.  Being on a lake or being in a tent is just too dangerous! Please make plans accordingly. I'll have a complete update Sunday morning.

Note to Readers...

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Central Great Plains: High Risk of Tornadoes and Damaging Winds Saturday and Saturday Night

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Tornado Risk Here is the color code: The red, hatched area = high  risk of strong tornadoes in my 4-point system ("extreme" is worst, that threat level is rare). Yellow, hatched area = enhanced risk of strong tornadoes.  Brown = significant risk of tornadoes. I believe the risk of tornadoes will be fairly low before 3pm.  Damaging Thunderstorm-Generated Winds Color code:  Purple hatched:  High risk  of wind gusts of 75 mph or stronger.  Red hatched: enhanced  risk of winds of 75 mph or stronger.  Yellow: significant risk of wind gusts of 60 mph or stronger.  Large Hail Forecast Color code: Hatching is where hailstones of 2-4" are forecast to fall.  Red is an enhanced  risk of hailstones 1" or larger. Yellow is a significant risk of hail 1" or larger. Use this time to prepare!