Update: Heartland Slight Risks Solidify for Today as Mid-Atlantic Looms Tomorrow — SevereWX

We've been monitoring the brewing severe weather setup across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, as highlighted in our earlier post on today's threats. The latest from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) confirms Slight Risk areas now zeroing in on key Heartland cities for Sunday, June 21, with the pattern extending eastward for Monday, June 22.

A Slight Risk from the SPC indicates that isolated severe thunderstorms are possible in the highlighted areas—not a widespread event, but enough to warrant attention. The meteorological drivers include ample instability, wind shear favoring organized storms, and a cold front providing lift, setting the stage from the southern Plains into the Midwest today.

Primary hazards include damaging wind gusts up to 60-70 mph, large hail around 1 inch in diameter, and an isolated tornado or two where storms intensify. These could pulse up this afternoon and evening in spots around Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Wichita, Moore, Joplin, Springfield, and St. Louis.

Looking ahead, the Slight Risk shifts to the Mid-Atlantic on Monday, June 22, covering Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia as storms potentially redevelop along a stalled boundary.

Stay prepared: Review your severe weather plan, know where to shelter, and monitor updates from your local National Weather Service office. Radar apps and alerts are your best friends.

Check your city's detailed AI-powered forecast on SevereWX:

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

Safety first—don't get caught off guard.