The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued Tornado Watch Number 376 for portions of Southern Illinois, Western into Central Kentucky, Southeast Missouri, and Northwest into Middle Tennessee. The watch is effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 1:10 PM until 8:00 PM CDT.
The primary threats include the possibility of a couple of tornadoes, scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and isolated large hail events up to 1 inch in diameter. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop and intensify this afternoon as the low-level wind profile strengthens across the watch area. Super cell tornadoes are possible, along with damaging gusts with the stronger storms.
The tornado watch area extends approximately 60 statute miles north and south of a line from 50 miles southwest of Cape Girardeau, MO to 15 miles south-southeast of Bowling Green, KY. It is crucial for residents in these areas to be alert for threatening weather conditions and to listen for further statements and possible warnings.
Aviation conditions may also be affected, with the potential for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms with hail both at the surface and aloft up to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts up to 60 knots are possible, along with cumulonimbus clouds with maximum tops reaching 450. The mean storm motion vector is 22020.
It is essential for individuals in the affected regions to stay informed about the evolving weather situation and follow any guidance or directives from local authorities. Remember, a Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, so preparedness is key.
Stay tuned for updates and heed all safety precautions to ensure the well-being of yourself and those around you during this weather event.
References:
– SPC Tornado/Severe Thunderstorm Watches (https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0376.html)
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