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Tornado Watch In Effect For Most Of Ozarks

Tornado Watch In Effect For Most Of Ozarks

Tornado Watch In Effect For Most Of Ozarks

A Tornado Watch is in effect through 11 p.m. tonight for most of the KTTS listening area, including the Springfield Metro area.

The National Weather Service has expanded the Flash Flood Watch, placing the entire KTTS listening area under the watch from now through Thursday morning.

Meteorologist Gene Hatch says to expect stronger thunderstorms on Wednesday.

“During this period were also expecting the potential for very heavy rainfall across the Ozarks. We could see anywhere between 2 to 4 inches of rain to fall across the region,” said Hatch.

There could be a few isolated thunderstorms tonight, with severe weather expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

Golf ball size hail, 70-mile an hour winds, and a few tornadoes will all be possible.

“If you’re going to be outside, keep an eye to the sky, have a way to receive warnings, and be aware of what your surroundings are,” said Hatch.

Download the KTTS App for latest weather warnings and updates.

Tornado Tips: 

  •  Tornado Watch means watch the sky. A tornado may form during a thunderstorm.
  • Tornado Warning means seek shelter immediately.
  • The safest shelter location is an interior room without windows on the lowest floor.
  • Do not seek shelter in a cafeteria, gymnasium or other large open room because the roof might collapse.
  • Immediately leave a mobile home to seek shelter in a nearby building.
  •  Overpasses are not safe. Their under-the-girder-type construction can cause a dangerous wind tunnel effect.
  • If you are driving, stop and take shelter in a nearby building.
  • If you are driving in a rural area, drive away from the tornado to the closest building. If you cannot get away, seek shelter in a roadside ditch. Protect yourself from flying debris by covering your head with your arms, a coat or a blanket. Be prepared to move quickly in case the ditch fills with water.
  • Never drive into standing water. It can take less than six inches of fast moving water to make a slow moving car float. Once floating, a vehicle can overturn and sink.

 

 

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