MWSC Forecast – Day 1 Severe Weather Outlook (Sunday, April 20, 2025)

SPC Risk Level: Enhanced

Threat Zones: Central/Northern Arkansas, Missouri, Eastern Oklahoma

Summary

Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across parts of the ArkLaTex, Ozarks, and the mid-Mississippi Valley. The SPC highlights a corridor from central and northern Arkansas into Missouri for the highest threat of tornadoes (some strong) and damaging wind gusts.

Forecast Details

• A strong surface low and mid-level jet will support supercell development this afternoon
• Storms will likely initiate over eastern OK around 1–3 PM CDT and intensify as they move into AR and MO
• Main Threats:
  • Scattered damaging wind gusts over 60 mph
  • Strong tornadoes (EF-2+ possible)
  • Large hail with sustained supercells

🛑 Safety Tips

• Have multiple ways to get warnings (radio, phone, apps)
• Know your shelter location ahead of time
• Move to a basement or interior room during Tornado Warnings
• Don’t rely solely on outdoor sirens

MWSC chasers are deployed and actively monitoring this evolving threat. We’ll be providing real-time coverage, live updates, and media as storms move through the region.