The next round of severe weather across the Plains is expected to ignite this afternoon, putting organizations in the central U.S. at risk for impacts from tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, lightning, and flash flooding.
Storms will develop again on Wednesday and intensify in the late afternoon hours, reaching severe status across a region from central Texas to eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Businesses should be prepared for all severe weather hazards and make sure they have multiple methods to receive alerts.
SkyGuard® warnings can be received via email, SMS, SkyGuard mobile app, and through the online Portal, ensuring an alert is never missed and employees and assets are protected.
Along with the repeated rounds of severe storms will come an increased risk of flash flooding from the Southern Plains into the Midwest. Rainfall amounts of 4-6 inches, with rainfall rates of 2”/hour at times, is expected to impact southeastern Kansas through central Missouri, and portions of southern Illinois today through Thursday. Rainfall amounts of up to 6 inches will also affect portions of eastern Oklahoma into northwestern Arkansas and far southwestern Missouri on Wednesday.
Disruptions to logistical operations are expected, including road closures, road and rail washouts, downed trees, power outages, and localized damage to homes and businesses.
Take time today to ensure all employees are familiar with the place of shelter or refuge within your facility and that your emergency action plan incorporates specific actions tied to hazards.
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