The Warn-on-Forecast System , a revolutionary new forecasting tool being developed by NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory, seeks to equip forecasters with critical information between watches and warnings to allow them to offer longer lead times in the face of severe weather and tornadoes.

A long-track, strong tornado struck Carter County, Missouri, on March 14. The tornado, classified as an EF-3 by the National Weather Service (NWS) was on the ground for more than 50 miles , leaving a path of destruction in its wake. The community is still recovering from the harrowing storms; however, thanks to the coordinated efforts of National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters, NSSL scientists and local emergency personnel, the public had a roughly two-hour safety messaging lead time.

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