Rain Totals

Here is a map of Doppler estimates of rainfall over the past 24 hours. The areas shaded in dark green have seen at least 2" of rain!

Severe Storms This Weekend?

We are tracking a storm system that is currently spinning over the Northern Rockies this morning.

A front will pass the area from late Saturday into early Sunday. During this time, we will have plenty of fuel for thunderstorms (heat and humidity).

The key to our severe potential will be jet stream winds. The strongest "lift" and speed shear will stay mainly north and west of the area on Saturday. The majority of severe weather will remain in this area, however, we could still see few strong storms in VA as well.



Jet stream winds will strengthen Saturday night and into early Sunday. This will be the best time where we could see a few severe storms. If this system slows down, then we will have an enhanced threat for severe weather on Sunday (heating from the sun will fuel storms).

Severe Weather Outbreak In Midwest

A massive complex of severe thunderstorms extends from the Great Lakes all the way down to Texas! This squall has caused a lot of damage in the Midwest, including several reports of tornadoes. Here is a map of storm reports from the past 24 hours. The red dots indicate tornado reports, blue are hail reports, and green represent hail reports.



Here is video from some storm chasers who got too close to the storm.





Here is coverage from KMBC, a local TV station in Kansas City.