Tornado outbreak likely today across Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky

Tornado outbreak likely today across Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky

A tornado outbreak is expected Wednesday and Wednesday night for parts of the mid Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys into the Ozarks. Numerous tornadoes, including multiple intense, long-tracked tornadoes are likely. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center upgraded portions of KY, TN, MO and AR to a Level 5 out of 5 threat for severe storms today.