A large storm system continues to spin its way northeast into Minnesota while a secondary low develops to the south near Arkansas. This low is responsible for an on-going squall line of strong to severe storms that will race east … Continue reading Gusty Storms Possible, Temps Surge Today
Our strong storm system will trigger severe storms later today out in Iowa and we’ll keep an eye on these as they quickly move east. We’ve been upgraded by the Storm Prediction Center to a Marginal Risk–primary threat would be … Continue reading Severe Storms West Later Today
A potent cold front continues to push east through the central and northern Plains bringing temps back down to fall-time reality for many across the Midwest. The storm system triggered widespread severe weather last night for portions of Oklahoma and … Continue reading Storms Possible Later Today Into Tonight
Everything looks on track as far as the forecast as not much has changed in terms of thinking regarding this afternoon’s thunderstorm development. We’re still expecting storms to fire somewhere in and around the Region this afternoon before quickly pushing … Continue reading Today’s Thunderstorm Timing
Our line of storms continues east towards the Region and will bring pockets of strong wind through in addition to heavy rain and lightning. Wind gusts of 50-60 mph have been common to our west with this line as it … Continue reading Midday Damaging Wind Threat
No rest for the weary folks, another day of hot, humid air will lead to more shower and storm chances, some of which could be severe. Round one is working through central Illinois now and will likely bring a round … Continue reading More Severe Weather Possible Today and Tonight
This line of intense storms we’ve been following continues to track east and a bit south bringing a line of heavy rain and strong, damaging winds with it. I’m still thinking between 8-9pm on the arrival–first in Lake County then … Continue reading Damaging Winds Likely This Evening
Our active weather pattern will continue after a nice break from strong to severe storms across the western Great Lakes this morning. Another area of energy is floating through the atmosphere (see video below) and will likely trigger strong to … Continue reading Another Day, Another Severe Threat
After a morning round of showers and storms (the leftovers of last nights complex of storms to our north) we’ll deal with some lingering pop-up downpours chances this afternoon, otherwise a mix of sun and clouds is expected. We’ll be … Continue reading Strong To Severe Storms Possible Late Tonight
Our advertised cold front is marching its way towards the Region and we’ve already seen the increase in clouds. A sharp line of showers and storms will develop later today to our west and will work from west to east … Continue reading Strong Storms Possible
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