We're starting out the new year with the potential for severe weather.

 

Watches and warnings are anticipated across the four states this afternoon and evening with the possibility of up to golfball-size hail, damaging winds and the potential for strong tornadoes.

 

The greatest risk for severe weather is in southeast Oklahoma and much of the state of Arkansas. Southeast Kansas including Coffeyville and Independence as well as northeast Oklahoma are in the “slight” risk category from the Storm Prediction Center. The risk of a tornado is much less in southeast Kansas than it is in central Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma.

 

Timing of the severe weather is expected after 3 p.m.  Listen to KGGF for severe weather coverage should it be needed.