INDIANA — A widespread severe weather setup is taking shape across the lower Midwest and Ohio Valley, with a large “all-hazard” risk zone highlighting the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall.
The highlighted yellow area stretches from central and southern Illinois across much of Indiana and into central Kentucky, while a broader green risk surrounds it, extending into parts of Tennessee and Ohio. This signals an environment supportive of multiple severe threats rather than just one isolated hazard.
Core Risk Zone Centered on Indiana and Kentucky
The most concentrated risk appears across central and southern Indiana, including Bloomington and areas near Indianapolis, extending south into Louisville and much of central Kentucky, and west into southern Illinois near St. Louis and Hillsboro.
Cities within or near the highlighted zone include:
- Bloomington, IN
- Indianapolis, IN
- Louisville, KY
- Evansville, IN
- Cincinnati, OH (near the eastern edge)
This area is labeled as an “all-hazard” zone, meaning atmospheric conditions could support several types of severe weather simultaneously.
Tornado Potential Cannot Be Ruled Out
The placement of the enhanced risk over Indiana and Kentucky suggests favorable wind shear and instability overlapping. That combination raises concern for rotating thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, especially in the more concentrated yellow zone…