Good Sunday. We have a potentially serious weather day taking shape across the bluegrass state and surrounding areas. A significant severe weather event is likely to unfold across our region this afternoon and evening.
Here’s a breakdown of how the day may play out…
– Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop early today and some of those may be strong or severe… especially across the west and north.
– Even without thunderstorms, winds today may cause some issues. Gusts of 40mph or more will be possible.
– A break in the storms may come during the afternoon hours as we focus our attention on the cold front barreling in from the west.
– A line of severe thunderstorms is likely to be along and ahead of this front as it races eastward. The prime time for severe weather from this line will be from 4pm to midnight, depending on which part of the state you’re in.
– Damaging winds will be the main threat from these storms.
-There is enough shear in the atmosphere to produce a few tornadoes. The highest chance at seeing tornadoes will be across western and northern sections of the state.
Here’s what you need to stay on top of today’s active weather:
Today’s Risk Area
Current Watches
Possible Watch Areas
I will have rapid fire updates via twitter. Follow along on the right hand side of the blog or just follow me directly on twitter. I will also have updates on my Chris Bailey WKYT Facebook page.
Stay safe and take care.
Most prolific tornado outbreak since November 15 2005 for the region?
This storm system may be stronger. If all ingredients come together as advertised, expect reports of at least EF-3 tornado damage across parts of central Indiana.
Outside of tornado threat, isolated microbursts producing winds up to 70 mph are possible along squall later today for the rest of us.
Look to the west for developing storms by mid-afternoon. Let’s hope that this morning’s rain shield will lessen severe chances for later. Otherwise, it’s going to be a bad day.
Here we go again! I’ll keep watching you all day Chris. I hope and pray for everyone’s safety today and tonight. Thank you for caring enough to go out of your way to keep us informed Chris.
Meant to say ‘most prolific November tornado outbreak’…MS
Thanks, Chris!
Chris said right after the game….what time is that ?
On twitter
I think he means the UK basketball game, which starts at 7 and should be over around 9.
way after dark…..Is there any chance these will die down some by then?
Tornado spotted near Peoria Ill