CODE PURPLE!

We now have a code purple!

Property damage is very possible this afternoon!

The storm prediction center has put us in a moderate risk of severe storms. Their statement is below:

SET-UP WILL BE FAVORABLE FOR THUNDERSTORMS TO DEVELOP INTO LINES AND QUICKLY MOVE EASTWARD ACROSS THE MIDDLE-UPPER OHIO VALLEY DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING HOURS. DAMAGING WINDS WILL BE LIKELY AND COULD BE FAIRLY WIDESPREAD GIVEN THE STRENGTH OF THE SYSTEM.



With the substancial amount to sun this morning, temps in the 80's and dewpoints near 70, storms should quickly develop this afternoon. Mid level winds are very strong as well...

From the SPC: We have a 2% chance of tornadoes, 15% chance of hail >3/4 in., and 45% chance of winds >58mph, and 30% chance of winds >75mph within 25 miles of a point.

If there was a tornado, it would most likely be in the early stages of storm development, which is early to mid afternoon.

A severe thunderstorm watch will be out soon from the SPC for the following area:



This includes all of southern Indiana and north central Kentucky.

This is a potentially dangerous situation...and I will post as the afternoon goes on...