Looks can be deceiving and don't let the sunshine let you put your guard down for this evening, into tonight. We're still on track for two rounds of storms with the first peaking between 7 and 10 PM. This first batch will be storms pushing into the region by Mississippi. The biggest threat will be strong, damaging winds and large hail. The second round will be between 10 PM and 3 AM as a cold front sweeps the region as it comes from the northwest. This front will bring a bit more shear, which will increase the chance of a tornado or two. We will be sandwiched between two systems, both bringing severe chances.
An all-clear should be given around sunrise tomorrow morning as the rain moves out. Much cooler temperatures will usher in behind the front, causing high temperatures the next few days to only hit the 60s. It'll be much quieter just in time for your Friday and weekend plans!
Our Storm 5 Weather Team is keeping a watch on an impactful, active system arriving this afternoon, bringing chances for strong, damaging winds. A Storm 5 Alert has been issued as a result.
We will have two waves. IF the first wave is widespread it will lessen the strength of the second. However, if the first wave is more scattered, the second wave will continue its severe weather threat.
Let's talk timing - showers, and storms will be with us from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The main severe threat looks to be from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
The greatest risk of strong to severe storms will be along & west of I-65. The biggest threats are strong winds and large hail.
