Monday, May 28, 2012

Great Lakes Under Fire From Severe Weather Today

Overall Severe Risk

Risk of Hail
The Storm Prediction Center has outlined a few areas of severe weather potential today, the most prominent areas being in the Great Lakes and Northeast. However, there is a heightened risk of hail in Texas.

It can be expected that showers and storms will develop later into the afternoon in the Great Lakes regions, starting out as supercells. Eventually, these supercells will align to form bowing segments, capable of damaging winds and potentially large hail. These supercells are unlikely to be tornadic, but some rotation does appear to be possible.

As the same cold front extends farther south, there will be a risk for more strong showers and thunderstorms, with hail being the main risk. Thus, strong updrafts and instability can be expected within this region. With the massive heat wave currently engulfing the eastern US, this cool front will be relief for many down South.

A disturbance is in the Northeast region, and should be able to provoke various showers and storms, some of which could be on the stronger side.

Andrew

6 comments:

ERN WX said...

Thank you to all veterans and those currently serving. Thank you for protecting our freedom. Freedom is not free. Military families, I appreciate you raising such fine heroes.

Mike Paulocsak said...

Hi Andrew and everyone else! Weather spotter update.Licking county Ohio received 2-3 inches of rain between 2:30 p.m.-4:00p.m.today.Just an idea Andrew,do you think it would be a good idea for the true followers of this site to report weather events that occur in a certain location on a given day when the happen?Like for instance,i could cover the Ohio area.Just a thought.This would be especially good when severe weather occurs.Again just a thought.

______________________ said...

My hometown is suppose to get severe storms in the next few hours. I'll be tracking these storms all night long. Take care..

P.S. I'm very impressed with your blog....

Anonymous said...

I'm suppose to get severe storms in my hometown tonight. They will be arriving in the next few yours.I'm a different anonymous.Take care....

Andrew said...

Mike: That is an excellent idea. Any and all reports are always appreciated and encouraged.

ERN WX said...

Mike, I like the idea! I report a lot to th NWS and I'll give you all the reports too!!!!!!!! Andrew, this is an amazing group of spotters we have here!!!!!!!! Take care all!!!!!!!!!!