Severe weather will be possible today & tonight across areas stretching from northeast Texas all the way to Illinois, Indiana & Ohio

Thursday, March 14th

Severe weather will be possible today & tonight across areas stretching from northeast Texas all the way to Illinois, Indiana & Ohio.

Stay tuned to reliable weather sources such as NOAA Weather Radio, weather.gov or your preferred media outlet. More watches & warnings may be issued.

Understanding Severe Weather Hazards: TORNADO - tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that can destroy buildings and cause significant injury or death. ACTION: Take shelter immediately in a sturdy structure. LARGE HAIL - hail can damage vehicles, crops, buildings, and cause injuries. ACTION: Move indoors away from windows. STRONG WIND - strong wind can knock over trees and damage buildings. ACTION: Move indoors away from windows. HEAVY RAIN - Heavy rain can cause flash flooding. ACTION: Avoid rising creeks and water-covered roads. LIGHTNING - Lightning strikes can cause significant injury or death. ACTION: Move indoors if you hear thunder.

A map of the lower 48 states shows areas from northeast Texas, eastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, northwestern Mississippi, Missouri, western Tennessee, western Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, and western Ohio under a threat for strong to severe thunderstorms. The greatest risk is in western Oklahoma, Arkansas and southern Missouri.