SEVERE very SEVERE weather predicted Saturday. Could be a very dangerous rocky Saturday

[demtenjeep]

1. From the NWS

I wanted to pass along the latest information we received from a conference call with the National Weather Service. We may see some storms develop this evening from a line along McPherson to Concordia and southwest into Oklahoma where the primary threat is for tonight; however, we could see up to 2” hail south of US 54/400 (more likely around the State line) with the storms tonight. These storms will taper off through the night, but another round could be possible tomorrow morning. The severe threat will develop after 5 pm tomorrow evening along the I-135 corridor through the Flint Hills. Everything is indicating ideal conditions for supercell thunderstorms and long-tracking, violent tornados, with the possibility of up to baseball size hail. These conditions are anticipated long after dark as well. The NWS is also anticipating that the storms will be very fast moving, 50 mph, so be prepared to take shelter very quickly. As you are out and about tonight through tomorrow night be aware of your surroundings at all times and know where the best place would be to seek immediate shelter if necessary and stay in touch with the media for changing conditions and be sure to have your NOAA weather radio plugged in and turned on. Remember that you can go to www.weather.gov/wichita to get the most up-to-date information on the storm throughout the weekend. I hope everyone is prepared in case something “pops” in our area tomorrow.