ALTUS, OK (WBTW) – News13’s Meteorologist Amanda Holly is chasing storms today in the Great Plains, and you can follow her movements on Twitter.

Amanda’s out with a team from Mississippi State University, where she’s working on her master’s degree in applied meteorology. The storm chasing is part of her graduate course work, and professionals are on board to keep the crew extra safe.

“We’re up early, storms have been ongoing all night in the Texas panhandle producing large hail. Those will move in as the first round this morning,” Amanda tweeted early Monday.

The National Weather Service has forecast a significant tornado outbreak likely today with long-track, fast-moving and intense tornadoes possible across parts of Texas and Oklahoma.  Large hail and damaging winds also a concern, according to the NWS.

Amanda said a “High Risk” has been issued by the Storm Prediction Center, including significant hail, possible tornadoes and significant winds up to 75 mph possible.

“We’ll be heading to southwestern Oklahoma and maybe into the Texas panhandle. Models have been consistent on showing an ideal setup for all severe hazards tomorrow w/ potentially 2 or 3 rounds,” Amanda tweeted before her trip.

Tornadoes touched down in several states over the weekend. School is canceled today for more than 150,000 children around Oklahoma City. That’s where the biggest threat is right now. The threat includes Moore, OK, where a tornado killed 24 people six years ago today.

Keep safe, Amanda! We’ll be watching from back home.