Severe Thunderstorm Watch 661 in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening...
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the early evening. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming south 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
There are currently no warnings or advisories for this location.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 3:11 PM CDT on July 6, 2008
... Severe Thunderstorm Watch safety rules...
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather in the designated area. During a watch there is no cause for immediate concern. You should go about your normal business... but be on the lookout and keep up to date on the latest weather developments. Public safety officials should activate prearranged plans.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning... on the other hand... means that a severe thunderstorm has been sighted or indicated by radar. People in the path of the storm should take immediate action to safeguard themselves and their family.
Technically speaking... a severe thunderstorm is defined as having wind gusts which exceed 58 mph and/or hail at least 3/4 inch in diameter. However... as these storms develop... they can be accompanied by tornadoes. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or other local media to learn if a warning has been issued for your area. Also... keep a close watch on the thunderstorms as tornadoes can form quickly. If you see a tornado... move quickly into a basement. If none is available... seek shelter in a small interior room on the lowest floor and stay away from outside walls... doors and windows. In schools... factories or other institutional type buildings... stay out of auditoriums and gymnasiums.
