
The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms across parts of the North-Central United States, including areas of Montana, the Central High Plains, and from southern Kansas into central Oklahoma.
🌩️ Severe Weather Outlook
The SPC’s Day 1 Convective Outlook indicates the potential for severe thunderstorms in the aforementioned regions. These storms may produce:
- Damaging winds: Wind gusts of 50 knots or higher within 25 miles of a point.
- Large hail: Hail 1 inch or larger within 25 miles of a point.
- Tornadoes: A slight risk of tornadoes, with a 2% probability within 25 miles of a point.
📍 Impacted Areas
- Montana: Including Billings, Great Falls, and Helena.
- Central High Plains: Including areas of Wyoming and Colorado.
- Southern Kansas and Central Oklahoma: Including Wichita, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City.
⚠️ Safety Tips
- Stay informed: Monitor local weather updates and SPC advisories.
- Have a plan: Know where to seek shelter in case of severe weather.
- Be prepared: Keep emergency supplies, including a flashlight, batteries, and a first aid kit.



Source: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/