GULF COAST — Both the GFS and EURO models are indicating a low pressure system developing in the Gulf of Mexico late next week, though forecasters are stressing this is not a major concern at this time. At most, the system looks like a rain-maker for communities along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida,…
OHIO AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION — The hottest feeling air of the year so far is on the way next week, with all signs pointing toward a significant heat event across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan as heat index values climb into the 95 to 100 degree range Thursday through Saturday. The WTOL 11…
MIDWEST — Significant severe weather is possible across a large swath of the Midwest Friday June 5th, with very large hail, significant damaging winds, dangerous flooding, and a couple of tornadoes all on the table from Omaha through Des Moines, Davenport, Peoria, and the Chicago metro area. The Max Velocity categorical outlook places a Slight…
COLORADO AND SURROUNDING REGION — A strengthening ridge of high pressure is building across the western United States Friday June 5th, sending temperatures surging through the weekend with Saturday and Sunday shaping up as the hottest days of the stretch. The western slope will see valley temperatures well into the 90s with a few lower…
GULF OF MEXICO AND CARIBBEAN — Tropical weather watchers are monitoring a growing signal in both the EURO and GFS ensemble models for a low pressure system to develop out of Central America and the western Caribbean late next week, with valid times showing the feature positioned over the Gulf and Caribbean region around June…
EASTERN NEBRASKA INTO NORTHERN ILLINOIS — A non-zero tornado chance exists across a broad corridor stretching from eastern Nebraska through Iowa and into northern Illinois Friday June 5th, with the threat window running from 5 PM through 10 PM. The Level 1 two percent tornado probability zone covers a large footprint including Omaha, Cedar Rapids,…
EASTERN NEBRASKA — A First Alert Day is in effect for eastern Nebraska Friday evening, with scattered strong to severe storms expected to develop after 6 PM and increase in coverage and intensity through the night. The severe storm risk map shows a First Alert zone covering a broad swath of eastern Nebraska from Norfolk…
ARKANSAS — A warm Friday afternoon is on tap across Arkansas with high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s statewide, though humidity levels are expected to remain manageable for most communities through the day. The Arkansas Weather Network high temperature map shows readings ranging from the low 80s across the northern tier to the…
HIGH PLAINS AND NORTHERN UNITED STATES — The Northern Lights may be visible across the High Plains and a broad swath of the northern United States tonight Thursday June 4th, with the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center forecasting a Kp index of 7 out of 9 and a G3 geomagnetic storm level of 3 out…
LOCAL AREA — A dramatic warm-up is on the way next week, with forecast guidance showing temperatures climbing from the comfortable 40s and 50s some areas are waking up to this week all the way into the 90s by midweek and potentially approaching 100 degrees by next weekend. The signal for significant heat is growing…