Good Tuesday, everyone. It’s another windy and warm day out there with the threat for severe weather lurking later tonight into Wednesday. This is ahead of a major drop in temps that pales on comparison to what’s to come early next week. That’s when arctic air and some winter weather take shape.
The chance for a scattered shower or storm is with us today but much of the day is dry. Strong southwest winds will boost the temps to near 80 in some areas.
While this is happening, a major severe weather outbreak kicks in to our west and northwest. The Plains to the Great Lakes are under the gun for some nasty stuff today with the low-end chance some of that sneaks into western and northern Kentucky.
The Storm Prediction Center’s Severe Weather Outlook for today clearly shows the worst of the weather away from us…
Rounds of strong to severe storms may rumble into Kentucky overnight and early Wednesday with a greater severe threat coming Wednesday afternoon and evening. That’s when a potent cold front sweeps across Kentucky.
The Storm Prediction Center is highlighting the entire region with an increased threat for severe storms Wednesday…
While damaging winds and large hail are the primary players, the risk for a few tornadoes is there. Here’s a look at the individual risks from the Storm Prediction Center…
Some hit and run high water concerns may show up during this time.
The temperature drop will be dramatic. Highs reach 75-80 on Wednesday before dropping to near freezing by Thursday morning. Wind chills by that time will be in the middle 20s. Watch this prolific drop in what it feels like…
A few flurries and snow showers will be noted in the east and southeast.
Winds crank Friday into Saturday with gusts topping 40mph at times. That milder wind boosts temps and that trend continues into Sunday ahead of an even wilder system. We go from strong storms and 70s on Sunday to snow showers and bitterly cold temps for Monday…
Highs hit the 70s Sunday but may not get out of the upper 20s on Monday. Lows can reach the teens Monday night and Tuesday morning. Wind chills are going to be brutal for the middle of March with readings reaching the single digits Monday night and Tuesday morning.
This animation shows just how brutal the cold is. Watch the major drop in how things feel from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning…
That’s just ugly.
Temps will recover quickly with 70s and 80 possible by the following weekend.
Another update comes your way later today. Until then, here are all the storm tracking tools you need for the day…
Current watches
Possible Watch Areas
Make it a terrific Tuesday and take care.
