CENTRAL ILLINOIS — A developing severe weather setup is expected to impact parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio on Thursday, with conditions favoring supercell thunderstorms capable of producing very large hail.
The setup is expected to form as a warm and moisture-rich air mass collides with an advancing cold front later in the day, creating an environment supportive of strong storm development.
Central Illinois Indiana and Ohio in Primary Risk Zone
Forecast guidance highlights a corridor stretching from central Illinois through Indiana and into Ohio as the main area of concern.
Cities including Indianapolis and Columbus fall within the highlighted zone, with surrounding regions also facing an elevated risk of severe storms.
Supercells Could Produce Very Large Hail
The primary concern with this system appears to be large to very large hail, potentially exceeding 2 inches in diameter in some areas…