The first major severe weather outbreak of the season is expected tonight and tomorrow from the Midwest through the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys, down through the Tennessee Valley into the Deep South. Damaging winds, frequent lightning and large hail are expected with these storms, as well as the threat of strong tornadoes. For portions of states like Georgia and Alabama, it may be the most severe outbreak in several years. Tornadoes are being blamed for damage already in eastern Kansas tonight, although no injuries have been reported.
As this is being written at 10:45 PM CT, severe storms and possible tornadoes are blowing through eastern Kansas, the Kansas City metro area, and into central Missouri. The storm threat will march east, and a severe weather threat is expected over a wide area of the United States over the next 24 hours. I'm intending to post updates through the day here, especially as the threat shifts to Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Deep South. If major damage or injury is reported, I intend to update on those events. If you live in any risk area, be sure to take the necessary precautions, as this is expected to be a very dangerous weather event.
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