Published: March 6,2017
Severe thunderstorms will continue to pound portions of the Midwest and South into Tuesday, with damaging winds being the primary threat, though large hail and a few tornadoes may also occur.
Fortunately, we do not expect a repeat of last week's tornado outbreak in those regions.
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Current Radar with Watches, Warnings
- A powerful jet stream-level disturbance surging east into the Plains and upper Midwest
- Warm and somewhat-humid air flowing northward from the Gulf of Mexico
- A strengthening cold front and low-pressure system
Early Monday evening, law enforcement reported a tornado just west of Paxico, Kansas, near exit 331 of Interstate 70.
A brief tornado was also reported by the fire department near Mound City, Missouri. Later Monday evening, a large tornado was reported by spotters near Princeton and Mercer in Missouri.
Additionally, a semi-truck was overturned by strong thunderstorm winds south of Manhattan, Kansas, as well as in Webster City, Iowa.
Farther north in Minnesota, hail up to 4 inches in diameter was measured in the town of Cokato early Monday evening. In addition, thunderstorm winds were strong enough to rip off a shed roof and demolish an old garage near Clarks Grove, Minnesota.
Damage from a possible tornado was reported in Zimmerman and Princeton, Minnesota, as large oak trees had fallen and housing pieces were wrapped around trees. If the National Weather Service (NWS) storm-survey team from the Twin Cities office is able to confirm this tornado, it would be the earliest on record in Minnesota (current record is Mar. 18, 1968).
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Significant damage occurred north of the Kansas City metro area later Monday evening near Trimble, Plattsburg and Lathrop in Missouri from a possible tornado. NWS-Kansas City will have to assess the damage to confirm it was indeed a tornado and, if so, the rating.
Forecast Timing, Details
Tuesday- Less numerous than Monday evening and night, a few strong to severe storms are possible in the lower-Mississippi Valley and Deep South, particularly early in the day.
- The main threat is damaging straight-line wind gusts and large hail, although a tornado or two can't be ruled out.
- CITIES: Houston | Shreveport, Louisiana | Jackson, Mississippi | Memphis
Tuesday's Thunderstorm Forecast
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