INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Forecasters continue to express steady confidence in a tornado threat Thursday across parts of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, despite earlier concerns about limited instability. Updated probabilistic guidance from StormNet-v4 shows multiple tornadoes remain possible Thursday evening into the overnight hours, with the highest probabilities focused over the lower Midwest.
Meteorologists stress this was never expected to be a classic “slam dunk” severe weather outbreak. Instead, the setup features strong wind shear, meaning storm organization — not widespread instability — will determine the overall impact.
StormNet highlights focused tornado corridor…