💨🌪️ Significant Threat of Severe Storms Today

De-De-Derec-Derecho?

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of Kansas into northwest Oklahoma from late afternoon into mid-evening, with potential for a derecho. Destructive wind swaths of 80-100 mph may occur, with localized extreme gusts exceeding 100 mph possible. Huge hail and a few tornadoes are also anticipated.

Locations:

• Primary Risk Area: Southwest to Central Kansas

• Secondary Risk Area: Northwest Oklahoma, Western Oklahoma

Threats:

• Destructive Wind Gusts: 80-100 mph, with localized extreme gusts exceeding 100 mph.

• Large Hail: Particularly with initial supercell development.

• Tornadoes: A few tornadoes are possible, especially with robust supercells in the evening.

Timing:

• Storm Initiation: Late afternoon

• Peak Intensity: Late afternoon to mid-evening

Meteorological Discussion:

Synoptic Setup:

• A strengthening upper-level jet across the Southwest, nosing over the southern Rockies, will aid in dryline sharpening …