WICHITA, KAN. — Hen egg size hail, 2 inches and up, is the headline today, Sunday, June 21, with the most likely spot for the biggest stones centered around Wichita, Kansas, Springfield, Missouri, and Enid, Oklahoma, as lone storms fire along a front this afternoon.
Lone Storms to Fire Along the Front This Afternoon
Lone storms are expected to fire along the front this afternoon, and that is when the biggest stones are likely to fall. Isolated storm mode tends to favor the largest hail since individual cells can grow stronger before any upscale growth into clusters begins.
Hail That Size Can Dent Cars, Crack Windshields
Hail at hen egg size and up is large enough to dent cars and crack windshields in a hurry. Forecasters are urging anyone with vehicles parked outside in the highlighted corridor to get them under cover before storms go up this afternoon.
Broader Hail Threat Stretches From Kansas to Indiana
Beyond the highest risk zone, a broader corridor of hail potential stretches from eastern Colorado and Kansas through Missouri, Illinois, and into Indiana and Kentucky. Cities including Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Louisville all fall within this wider outlook area, though the largest hail is expected closer to the Wichita, Springfield, Enid corridor.
Residents Urged to Prepare Before Storms Develop
With lone storms expected to fire during the afternoon hours, residents across the highlighted region are encouraged to act early and move vehicles under cover before convection gets going. The threat for the largest hail is expected to diminish somewhat if storms grow upscale into clusters later in the day.
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