Why Heartland Cities Need Weekend Severe Weather Plans — SevereWX

As Friday wraps up, attention turns to the weekend when the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) outlines Slight Risk zones across the Heartland. This setup hints at isolated severe thunderstorms bubbling up amid favorable instability and wind patterns.

A Slight Risk from the SPC means scattered severe weather is possible but not widespread—think a few potent storms rather than a blanket outbreak. Expect hazards like wind gusts to 60-70 mph capable of snapping tree limbs or downing power lines, hail the size of quarters to golf balls that could dent vehicles, and maybe an isolated tornado or two in the most unstable spots.

Saturday, June 20 brings Slight Risk to Wichita, KS, and Kansas City, MO, potentially from discrete storms firing in the afternoon or evening. Come Sunday, June 21, the action widens to Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OK, Wichita again, plus Joplin, Springfield, and St. Louis, MO. This progression points to a weekend pattern where outflow boundaries and daytime heating could spark trouble.

Residents in these areas should monitor their local National Weather Service office closely via radar and alerts. Review your severe weather plan: identify a safe spot in your home, keep devices charged, and know evacuation routes if flooding threatens.

For tailored insights, check your city's AI-powered forecast on SevereWX:

• Joplin, MO
• Kansas City, MO
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Springfield, MO
• St. Louis, MO
• Tulsa, OK
• Wichita, KS

Stay safe and weather-aware this weekend!