# 5569
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman Oklahoma has issued their 1 day convective outlook for May 24th, 2011, and they are calling for a high risk of severe thunderstorms (including hail, high winds, and tornadoes) across parts of Kansas and Oklahoma.
SPC AC 240559
DAY 1 CONVECTIVE OUTLOOK
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
1259 AM CDT TUE MAY 24 2011
VALID 241200Z – 251200Z
...THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF SVR TSTMS ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS SWD INTO PARTS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA......THERE IS A MDT RISK OF SVR TSTMS ACROSS CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST KANSAS...CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA...AND INTO WESTERN ARKANSAS...
...THERE IS A SLGT RISK OF SVR TSTMS FROM NEW ENGLAND SWD TO THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION ... AND WWD INTO THE PLAINS...
After a record breaking number of tornadoes in April, the first three weeks of May – which is normally quite active – saw a marked decrease in severe weather reports around the nation.
All of that changed two days ago when nearly 50 twisters, and more than 700 reports of severe weather were recorded over a 24 hour period – including the horrific events in Joplin, Missouri ( see The Joplin Tornado: Search & Rescue Continues).
While it is impossible to predict exactly when and where tornadoes will strike, when atmospheric conditions set up as they appear to be doing today, severe weather somewhere in the watch area is almost certain to occur.
No matter where you live, this morning would be a good time to check your NOAA weather radio, flashlights, and first aid kit.
You should also review your family’s emergency communication plan - and if you haven’t already done so - decide where you would go in your home or business if a tornado threatens.
While we can’t prevent disasters like the one that befell Joplin, Missouri on Sunday . . . we can be better able to deal with them.
To become better prepared as an individual, family, business owner, or community to deal with these types of disasters: visit the following preparedness sites.
FEMA http://www.fema.gov/index.shtm
READY.GOV http://www.ready.gov/
AMERICAN RED CROSS http://www.redcross.org/
