…Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of the Ozarks region and
the Ohio Valley this afternoon and tonight…
* LOCATIONS…
Indiana
Western and northern Kentucky
Southern and eastern Missouri
Illinois
Northern Arkansas
Northwest Tennessee
Far western Ohio
Far southeast Iowa
* HAZARDS…
Several tornadoes, a few intense
Widespread large hail, some baseball size
Scattered damaging winds
* SUMMARY…
A widespread area of severe thunderstorms is expected to develop
from portions of the lower Mississippi Valley to the Ohio Valley
through tonight. Strong tornadoes will be possible, especially
across portions of the lower and middle Ohio Valley. Otherwise,
large hail and damaging winds are expected.
Preparedness actions…
Review your severe weather safety procedures for the possibility
of dangerous weather today. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio,
weather.gov, or other media for watches and warnings. A tornado
watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form
during the next several hours. If a tornado warning is issued for
your area, move to a place of safety, ideally in a basement or
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
***Above Commentary Courtesy: Storm Prediction Center – National Weather Service ***
