A major outbreak of tornadoes is likely to occur today and tonight. The latest tornado watch is below. Latest tornado watch. This is in effect until midnight. Tornado Watch for eastern Kansas and Western Missouri which includes the greater Kansas City area. A cluster of strong tornadoes in southeast Kansas is moving northeast. That cluster has produced several tornadoes, at least one of which was strong. This area of storms is moving northeast. This watch is in effect until midnight. You can follow me on Twitter @usweatherexpert and you can also follow local television news for updated info.A tornado watch has been issued for the area bisecting the warm front.Note: the watch, which is in effect until 9pm, includes the parts of the Kansas City Metro north of the River, only.A rare "particularly dangerous situation" tornado watch has been issued for Oklahoma's counties along and west of I-35, as well as a small part of northwest Texas. Wh

Today was an incredible day, unfortunately. So far, 94 tornadoes have been reported and it appears that many of them were strong and, perhaps, even violent. The metropolitan areas of Omaha, Des Moines and Lincoln were all hit. Several rural towns were flattened. Yet, as of this moment (9:46pm), there have been no serious injuries. That is to the tremendous credit of the National Weather Service, broadcast meteorologists, storm chasers and private sector meteorologists. I spent more than 12 hours today forecasting and warning of the storms. Trying to warn of every storm in time, without false alarms (to the greatest extent possible) is taxing and exhausting.Unfortunately, there is the possibility that we may have to go through another tornado outbreak tomorrow. My forecast is here. I do not know whether will be storm chasing (from which I will post updates to Twitter) or will do another day from home. It is vital that everyone in these areas pays attention to th