The latest severe thunderstorm forecast issued by the Storm Prediction Center has raised concerns about the potential for multiple intense tornadoes in parts of the Plains later today. These tornadoes are expected to be of at least EF3 strength, with the possibility of raging for miles at a time.
Initially, the center had warned of strong tornadoes of at least EF2 strength, but the forecast has now been updated to indicate a higher likelihood of extremely powerful tornadoes occurring.