Unique atmospheric dynamics have aligned across the Great Lakes region this morning. As the day carries into the afternoon the development of strong to severe storms is likely.
In case you don’t frequent the Storms Prediction Center website here is a snippet from the forecast this morning.
SEVERAL FACTORS APPEAR TO BE COMING TOGETHER FOR A TORNADO OUTBREAK ACROSS THE OH VALLEY. THE FIRST FACTOR IS THAT THE SYSTEM IS NEGATIVELY-TITLED AND VERY WELL-ORGANIZED. THE SECOND IS THAT THE LOW AND MID-LEVEL JETS WILL BECOME FAVORABLY COUPLED IN THE OH VALLEY TODAY COINCIDING WITH AN OUTBREAK OF STORMS ACROSS THE WARM SECTOR. THE THIRD IS THAT SUPERCELLS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN DISCRETE INTO THE MID-AFTERNOON. THESE FACTORS COMBINED WITH EXTREMELY FAVORABLE LOW-LEVEL SHEAR PROFILES JUSTIFIES THE ISSUANCE OF A HIGH RISK ACROSS ERN IL…IND AND SW LOWER MI.
If you know people between Chicago, Louisville, Charleston and Erie – you might want to give them a call and make certain they know what is possible for today.
