Tornado watches covering dozens of counties across Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma were in effect Wednesday morning as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of dangerous conditions, including damaging winds and large hail.
Why It Matters
According to the NWS, “A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.”
The agency’s Storm Prediction Center said the watches include moderate probabilities for tornadoes, with a particular emphasis on the chance for tornadoes of EF2—with winds of 111 to 135 miles per hour, according to the Enhanced Fujita scale—or stronger in some areas.
What To Know
Tornado Watch No. 93, which is in effect until 7 a.m. central time Wednesday, forecasts widespread hail events up to 2.5 inches in diameter and “isolated significant gusts to 80 mph.”
“A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible,” the alert said, warning residents to be prepared for sudden, severe conditions…