National Weather Service Puts 2 U.S. States On Tornado Watch Wednesday
National Weather Service Puts 2 U.S. States On Tornado Watch Wednesday originally appeared on The Spun.
If you thought tornado season in the United States was on its last legs, think again.
On Tuesday, the National Weather Service placed parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas on tornado watch. There was also a tornado warning issued for Colorado and Wyoming.
Less than 24 hours later, the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for parts of Illinois and Missouri. This will be in effect until 4 p.m. local time.
"Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area," the National Weather Service states. "Review and discuss your emergency plans, take inventory of your supplies and check your safe room. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Acting early helps to save lives! Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states."
Illinois and Missouri could deal with scattered gusts up to 70 MPH. These two states will also be on alert for two-inch hail.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has already signed legislation that'll send $100 million to St. Louis for tornado recovery relief. There were plenty of families impacted by the tornado outbreak that swept through north St. Louis earlier this year.
We're certainly hoping Missouri avoids any serious damage this Wednesday.
As always, stay alert for tornado updates from the National Weather Service.National Weather Service Puts 2 U.S. States On Tornado Watch Wednesday first appeared on The Spun on Jun 18, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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