It should be noted that a major or even historic tornado outbreak is likely over the next 36 hours across portions of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Already ongoing is a significant tornado outbreak concentrated in northern Texas and Oklahoma, and approaching Arkansas. Very intense thunderstorms of core reflectivity over 70dBZ are currently in an environment of high vertical shear supportive of long tracking tornadoes. This high shear environment will only intensify further tomorrow along with increased instability.

Interests in these areas should monitor the latest bullitins issued by the NWS and the SPC. www.spc.noaa.gov.