May 31, 20188 yr The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Northern Arkansas Southwest Illinois Southern Missouri * Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 200 PM until 800 PM CDT. * Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Widespread large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to form over southern Missouri this afternoon and track eastward across the watch area. Intense storms capable of very large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.
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