Wind storms will be possible this evening into the early morning hours of Tuesday.
The Storm Prediction Center has us in a level 2 out of 5 severe weather risk, with 5 being the highest chance for severe weather. At this point, the chance for tornados and hail appears low.
While there is still a lot of things that need to go ‘wrong’ for severe weather to occur, the set-up for severe weather is certainly in place. Storms will be fueled by strong mid-level winds as the jet stream moves in. These strong winds will set up in a line extending from the northwest to the southeast, allowing storms to tap into this mid-level energy. Storms will race through with wind speeds of 60 – 80 mph certainly possible at the surface.
Lots of lightning and brief downpours will also be possible. While certainly possible, flooding should be minimal due to the speed of storms. Any places that see storms ‘training’ though, where one area continues to see a line of storms rolling by, could see flash flooding, but this will not be widespread. With strong winds, things like power outages, downed power lines, and debris on roads should all be expected. Be as prepared as possible by keeping your devices charged and not rushing on Tuesday morning…