A significant severe weather event is on the horizon for Michigan. Widespread severe thunderstorms are anticipated to form on Sunday in the Midwest and South, then progress towards the East Coast by Monday, marking the end of March. The areas at risk for severe weather overlap with those affected by a major severe weather occurrence two weeks ago.
Timing:
The new storm system has initiated a few thunderstorms, which are expected to increase in coverage throughout the day. A tornado watch has been issued for sections of Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. Early Sunday, Baxter Springs, Kansas, experienced a wind gust of 85 mph, with reports of roof damage and fallen trees. Joplin, Missouri, recorded a wind gust of 79 mph, while hail measuring up to 2.5 inches fell near Bridge Creek and Amber, Oklahoma.
Current Radar:
The present radar displays where rain and thunderstorms are currently active.
Outlook:
– Sunday-Sunday Night: Severe storms are forecasted to develop from eastern Texas to the southern Great Lakes, including parts of the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee valleys. The Storm Prediction Center anticipates very large hail, damaging winds, and strong tornadoes, particularly in the highlighted areas. A transition from individual supercells to a line of thunderstorms may occur late Sunday into Monday morning.
– Monday: Severe weather will persist along a cold front from the northern Gulf Coast to the Southeast, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Wind damage is the primary concern, with the potential for severe storms to intensify and spread towards the East Coast.
Looking ahead:
As April commences, another low-pressure system threatens the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and South with severe weather midweek.
Stay informed and prepared for changing weather conditions.
According to the Storm Prediction Center of NOAA, there is an impending outbreak of severe weather. The weather setup for this threat is typical for spring, with the jet stream sharply moving southward from the West towards the central and eastern states. A powerful low-pressure system, carrying significant wind shear, will travel from Kansas to New York over the weekend, drawing moisture from the Gulf northward. These factors could contribute to severe weather events, such as supercells. To access a detailed hourly forecast for the next 8 days, check out our Premium Pro experience. The author of this information is Sara Tonks, a meteorologist with degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from Georgia Tech, as well as a degree in Marine Science from Unity Environmental University.
