MAJOR STORM TO SLAM THE TRI-STATE
This morning, I wrote about the historic flooding we could face in the tri-state over the next few days. The National Weather Service warns that some areas could see up to 15 inches of rain, leading to catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding.
APRIL 2 STORM IN INDIANA, KENTUCKY, ILLINOIS
The storm set to drench the region is shaping up to be a monster, so much so that the National Weather Service has upgraded us to a Moderate Risk Level.
We have upgraded to a tornado-driven level 4/5 risk for tomorrow. This risk is driven by the potential for a few strong/intense tornadoes. The atmosphere is expected to be most favorable for this from about 4 pm to 10 pm. The other graphic shows about where storms should be and when and that timing hasn’t changed much. The flash flood risk will likely start in the late evening (9-10 pm or so).
The National Weather Service has said this is a “very active and dangerous weather pattern.” Now is the time to prepare for these storms. In fact, the Weather Channel has put us in a TORCON 7 category. See the purple? That’s US!
A TORCON (Tornado Condition Index) of 7 from The Weather Channel indicates a 70% chance of tornado activity within 50 miles of a specific area.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR TORNADOES
1. Identify a safe place to shelter. If you are at home, get in the most interior room in your house or in the basement. Cover yourself with pillows and blankets. Wear a helmet and sturdy shoes. Or, if you don’t feel safe in your home, contact your local Emergency Management Office for shelter locations…