Tornado Watches issued for Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri, what’s the latest?
On April 14, NationalWorld reported that a tornado warning had been in place for several counties.
Forget beautiful spring weather, several states across the US have been hit by snow conditions and tornadoes. On April 16, NationalWorld reported that Milwaukee residents had been hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain and their Mayor Cavalier Johnson took to Facebook to issue a warning.
The Mayor of Milwaukee said: “Severe weather means one thing, safety first. Seek shelter and monitor weather alerts from trusted sources and avoid travel. Check on your neighbors, family and friends to make sure they have a plan for staying safe.”
On Monday April 27, NationalWorld reported on the snowy weather conditions in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The National Weather Service wrote: “Observations and webcams along Interstate 80 are showing patchy, dense freezing fog, especially in Cheyenne. Poor visibility will continue. Brief periods of improving visibility are possible before decreasing back to half mile or lower. This will continue through mid-day.”
When it comes to tornado watches on Monday April 27, ten hours ago, Doug Warner took to Facebook and wrote: “CONFIRMED TORNADO: This is in SE Kansas near Sycamore, KS. It’s on the ground and causing damage. Moving east toward Parsons and Pittsburg, KS.”
Eight hours ago, one person wrote in response that “My son is a student at Lebette college in Parsons Kansas. Has anyone heard how close the tornado is to the college? He said they were sheltering in place at the elementary school bracing for impact but that was 15 minutes ago and I haven't heard from him yet for updates.”
One person replied and said: “I hope he's still in the shelter. His phone more than likely does not have service in there. They have seasoned staff at that college and he should be well advised.”
Three hours ago, the Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service Norman, OK, wrote: “1:55 AM: The Tornado Watch has been cancelled for Oklahoma. Severe storm development early this morning looks unlikely. #okwx.”
At 1:30 AM, the Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service Norman, OK wrote: “The potential of severe weather continues to decrease, and the Tornado Watch has been cancelled for western Oklahoma. The Tornado Watch continues for north central Oklahoma early this morning. #okwx”
Seven hours ago, the Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service Norman wrote: “A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kansas and Oklahoma until 4 AM CDT.”
Seven hours ago, the Facebook group for Missouri Storm Chasers wrote: “UPDATE: no longer a PDS as the tornado has lifted but tornado warning remains in place.
“PDS TORNADO WARNING in effect for Joplin and surrounding areas.
“Large and extremely dangerous tornado ongoing with this storm so please take immediate shelter if you in the path!”
Two hours ago, a resident wrote: “Big ole hell balls coming down here big as golf balls if not not bigger at least the last 10 minutes.”