KC Metro on the Edge Today

Keeping it Brief

The Risk to the immediate Kansas City Metro is somewhat contracted today, compared to the forecast from two days ago. That being said, if we do see Severe Weather, the impact could be pretty strong. Expect anything from Severe Winds, to Hail, to even some Tornadoes. We just want to keep things in perspective, so let's dive into the graphics for the whole picture.

UPDATE 1: All the NWS SPC graphics were updated at 11:30 AM
UPDATE 2: Tornado Watches have been issued for a wide area including counties in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa.

DAY 1 Categorical Outlook

Image Credit: NWS SPC

 Wind Alerts

Image Credit: The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel)

Thunderstorm Outlook from 2PM - 6PM

Image Credit: NWS SPC

DAY 1 Wind Outlook

Image Credit: NWS SPC

DAY 1 Hail Outlook

Image Credit: NWS SPC

DAY 1 Tornado Outlook

Image Credit: NWS SPC

The Breakdown

Categorical Outlook - The overall chances for places to see any form of Severe Weather.

Wind Alerts - This is a map depicting the various Wind threats around the entire region.
Thunderstorm Outlook - This shows the estimated percent chance of Thunderstorms developing between 2PM - 6PM today.

Wind Outlook - The overall chances to see Severe Winds today.

Hail Outlook - The overall chances to see Severe Hail today.
Tornado Outlook - The overall chances to see Tornadoes of any EF-rating today.

I hope this helps everyone make wise decisions today. If you're planning on heading into Northern Missouri or Southern Iowa, please be extra Weather Aware through the rest of today and overnight tonight.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail, Tweet, or Facebook message us.

Stay safe out there,

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Justin Gann - Founder
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Autumn Storms Ahead?

A Real Autumn for Once
In years past, it seems like we faded from a steamy Summer to a cold Winter in the span of a week or less. But not this year... This year, we're experiencing an actual season. Typically, Autumn is meteorologically much like Spring. With that, there's always the possibility of Severe Weather. So, the fact that we're actually experiencing Autumn coupled with a strong El Niño this year, our chances for bigger weather are somewhat increased compared to recent years.

Why Does this Matter Right Now?
It matters because we're tracking a decent potential for some Severe Thunderstorms on Wednesday. We're on the edge of the Slight and Enhanced zones, but things have been shifting around. There isn't a need to panic, but as always, we want our weather followers to be as in-the-know as possible so that you can plan ahead for safety's sake.

NWS SPC Day 3 Categorical Outlook for Wednesday, Nov. 11

Image Credit: NWS SPC

NWS SPC Day 3 Probabilistic Outlook for Wednesday, Nov. 11

Image Credit: NWS SPC

Quick Reminder
Don't forget! Twisted Skies has a GoFundMe up, and we're still hoping to meet our goal before the end of February 2016. If you have a few dollars that you'd be willing to part with, the team would really appreciate it. Thanks for the consideration. Donations taken here: https://www.gofundme.com/TwistedSkiesWx

We'll Keep You Posted
As per usual, things will probably change. As we know, we'll let you know. Keep a watch on our blog, social media, and your e-mail for further updates.

Stay safe out there,

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Justin Gann - Founder
Twisted Skies Chase Team
Ground Truth | To Protect Life & Property
Established October 2014

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