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I don't have much time tonight... because of ongoing thunderstorms... but I wanted to update you on our severe weather situation.

Right now, the following WATCHES are in effect:

A TORNADO WATCH until 10pm for EASTERN KANSAS.

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH until 11pm for WESTERN MISSOURI.

A FLOOD WATCH until Monday afternoon for the ENTIRE VIEWING AREA.

An line of thunderstorms is moving into extreme Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri. As of now... there have been NO tornado warnings with any of the cells. We have had several severe thunderstorm warnings, however. The main threat with these thunderstorms is damaging winds and large hail. The reports I have been getting in are wind gusts up to 70 mph... and hail up to 1" in diameter. Also, of course, heavy rain and frequent lighting.

Remember, a severe thunderstorm can produce a tornado with little or no warning. When severe weather is in your area... stay indoors, away from windows! You can check out the current warnings at the PLEASANT HILL NWS WEBSITE.

We will be here tracking the storms for you throughout the evening!
Jamie

Posted by at June 12, 2005 3:54 PM