Wunderground Meteorologist Shaun Tanner

Moderate Risk of Severe Weather In The Plains

Posted by: shauntanner, 6:26 PM GMT on May 02, 2012

It seems like the threat of severe weather has gone unabated recently, and today will be no different. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued a moderate risk of severe weather in eastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, and northwestern Iowa. This means there is a decent chance of severe thunderstorms in this area. Severe thunderstorms could bring about a variety of damaging weather conditions such as heavy rain, large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. This moderate risk is the highest we have seen all week so residents in the area should be watching local weather conditions very closely.

In addition, there is a large area under the slight risk of severe weather category. This area stretches from Nebraska through parts of the Upper Midwest and the Ohio Valley and into the Mid-Atlantic.

All of this severe weather threat is due to a front moving through the Plains.

The severe weather map is a good resource to stay informed of where severe weather is popping up. This map will show you where severe thunderstorms are, and if any are potentially tornadic.

How to Prepare For Severe Weather

We realize there has been several days of severe threat in the Plains and Ohio Valley. It would be very easy to let your guard down or to become fatigued with the constant preparations. This type of attitude is very dangerous.

You should always prepare yourself for the eventuality of severe weather so you and your family can be safe should unfortunate weather make its way into your neighborhood.

NOAA Weather Radio is probably the best way you can keep yourself informed of severe weather. Go out and buy a weather radio. Weather Underground has also assembled a list of NOAA Weather Radio providers you can stream. But, if the power goes out in your town, you won't be able to utilize this resource. So it is still recommended that you get yourself a weather radio.

Have a plan for family safety. This includes notifying all of your family members of what they should do in case of a severe weather emergency. When your city is in a tornado warned area, seek shelter in your basement or storm cellar. An interior, first story bathroom or closet away from windows and doors is also suitable if you do not have a basement.

Mobile homes do not make suitable severe weather shelters. If you know someone who lives in a mobile home and is in a tornado warned area, please make sure they know of the dangers and assist them in getting them to safety preemptively.

As always, we will be covering any severe weather outbreak on Twitter. All you have to do is follow Weather Underground's Twitter feed. We try to tweet the most up-to-date information from a variety of sources, including the NWS, trained spotters, and local media outlets.

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Categories:Severe weather

Updated: 6:30 PM GMT on May 02, 2012

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Late Snow Storm Hits Northeast U.S.

Posted by: shauntanner, 5:38 AM GMT on April 23, 2012

It wasn't that long ago, just last October, when a mighty early Autumn storm rolled through the Northeast and brought with it a healthy dose of snow. Places like Central Park, NY received inches of snow that not only broke daily snowfall records, but also snowfall records for the entire month of October...in one day.One could easily have assumed, based upon that one storm and the previous Winter of 2010-2011, that the Winter of 2011-2012 would be one for the record...

Categories:Winter Weather Snow Spring Storm

Updated: 5:41 AM GMT on April 23, 2012

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Soaking Rain Event Set For East Coast This Weekend

Posted by: shauntanner, 5:09 PM GMT on April 20, 2012

As we have been reporting all week, a soaking rain event is expected for the East Coast of the United States this weekend. We have been using three models to watch the progression of a storm that will initially dive into the Gulf of Mexico before moving into Florida late Saturday. All three models are in agreement of the driving rain likely pretty much along the eastern seaboard through Monday.Florida RainAs the storm moves through the Gulf of Mexico, it will grab...

Categories:Spring Storm Flood Rain

Updated: 5:32 AM GMT on April 21, 2012

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Rain Event Set For Eastern Seaboard Of U.S.

Posted by: shauntanner, 10:07 PM GMT on April 19, 2012

With the Southeast in a deep drought, it might be good news that a strong storm is set to impact the area Saturday through Monday. This storm will initially dive through the Southern Plains where it could produce a few severe thunderstorms. No large tornadoes are expected, but a few weak spin ups cannot be ruled out along the Texas coast. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight chance of severe weather in the area, with a general chance of thunderstorms f...

Categories:Winter Weather Rain

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Strong Weekend Storm Set For East

Posted by: shauntanner, 8:00 PM GMT on April 18, 2012

I have been forecasting for the state of Florida the past couple weeks and have been astounded by the general lack of rain not only for the state but for the Southeast specifically. This has aiding in the production of extreme drought conditions from eastern Alabama through South Carolina (including Florida).Drought Monitor for drought conditions valid April 10.Taking a look at the current precipitation statistics in parts of the South reinforces this reality. Atl...

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