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Tornado Watch Issued for Portions of Far Eastern Kansas and West-Central into Northeastern Missouri

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The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of Far Eastern Kansas and West-Central into Northeastern Missouri, effective from 135 PM CDT until 800 PM CDT on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. This watch area is approximately 55 statute miles east and west of a line from 20 miles east northeast of Kirksville, MO to 45 miles south southeast of Olathe, KS.

Moist low levels and moderately strong low-level shear across the watch area will support a risk for a couple of tornadoes. A threat for damaging gusts will probably accompany the stronger storms. The Storm Prediction Center has also issued a Tornado Probability Outlook, which indicates a moderate probability of 2 or more tornadoes, a low probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes, and a moderate probability of 10 or more severe wind events.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Tornado Watch is effective for parts of Far Eastern Kansas and West-Central into Northeastern Missouri from 135 PM CDT until 800 PM CDT on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
  • A couple of tornadoes are possible, with a moderate probability of 30%.
  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph are possible, with a moderate probability of 50%.
  • Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter are possible, with a low probability of 20%.
  • The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Probability Outlook, indicating a moderate probability of 10 or more severe wind events.
  • The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area, with a specified axis of 50NM east and west.

Statistics:

  • Tornado Probability: 30% Chance of 2 or more tornadoes
  • Severe Wind Probability: 50% Chance of 10 or more severe wind events
  • Large Hail Probability: 20% Chance of 1 or more hailstones 2 inches in diameter
  • Combined Severe Hail/Wind Probability: 70% Chance of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

Sources:

  • SEL9 URGENT -- IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED (Tornado Watch Number 359)
  • [Released by] NWS Storm Prediction Center; Norman, OK (135 PM CDT Tue Jun 3 2025)
  • NWS Storm Prediction Center; Norman, OK (WOUS64 KWNS WOU9) (Watch Outline Update)
  • MIL OSI USA News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/) - Copyright 2025 Multimedia Investments Ltd, distributed by Contify.com

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