EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Air Quality Alerts may be needed early next week as wildfire smoke from Canada drifts closer. Winds aloft (15–30k ft) turn NW at 25–35 mph, which can transport smoke into our area. If you’re sensitive to smoke, plan to limit prolonged outdoor time if haze/odor increases.
On Tuesday, a sharp cold front…more common in early June…could produce one squall line of thunderstorms. Wind shear is scheduled to increase as the cold front approaches the viewing area. The storm threats include damaging winds along with spin-up tornado risk.
Today: Clouds early then becoming partly sunny and humid. A stray thunderstorm is possible during the afternoon. High 91. Afternoon Heat Index: 100…