Thursday, June 18, 2009

STORM ALERT: 6/18/09: 2:45PM

What a crazy storm this morning...many power lines and trees down across the area...some flooding noted as well...

However, we are not done with the severe weather yet. This storm looks small and very far away, but it is none the less severe. The SPC is expected further development to the west and northwest of this storm. The sun is out here, and it is 90 in St. Louis, so there is nothing to stop these storms from incredeasing in coverage and intensity.

We are under a 30% chance of more damaging winds for this evening and tonight. As you also see on this map, part of the midwest is in a 45% range, and that is the weather we will have to watch to see if it comes our way...

Now, tomorrow is another interesting situation...

The 45% chance area is north of I-64 for tomorrow. The timing and positioning of outflow boundaries is more than crucial to this forecast, and the timing and severity of these storms will be influenced by these factors. Still, widespread damaging winds are certainly possible over the area, especially southern Indiana...stay tuned...

Alex C.

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