Storm chances increasing through this week
Wednesday afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms look to develop in parts of SE Missouri. These isolated thunderstorms will try to intensify as they move NE into Illinois through the evening. Some rain showers and storms could have heavy downpours, which could drop half an inch or more of rain an hour. Flash flooding will be possible in parts of SE Missouri and Illinois through Wednesday night.
Thursday, isolated showers and thunderstorms possible in SE Missouri. Early Thursday afternoon, storms look to develop and intensify as they move east. The main concerns with these storms will be large hail and damaging winds.
Friday looks to be the better the chance for severe weather. A day 4 severe weather outlook is already in place for most of the KBSI viewing area Friday. Make sure to stay up to date with the latest forecasts through this week!
Wednesday morning, temperatures will be a few degrees warmer, in the upper 60s and lower 70s for all of us.
Southwest winds will be gusting to around 15-20 mph throughout your Wednesday afternoon. This will help keep us hot and give us some isolated storm chances.
Wednesday, expect above-average temperatures in the upper 80s and even some low 90s down south, with mostly cloudy skies.
Wednesday, there is a MARGINAL risk for severe weather in parts of southern Illinois. Some isolated thunderstorms could have some gusty winds up to 60 mph and quarter size hail.
StormCast shows mostly cloudy skies Wednesday morning. By the early afternoon, some isolated thunderstorms look to develop in parts of SE Missouri. Wednesday evening, these isolated thunderstorms will try to intensify as they move NE into Illinois.
There is a MARGINAL risk for excessive rainfall through Wednesday. Some rain showers and storms could have heavy downpours, which could drop half an inch or more of rain an hour. Flash flooding will be possible in parts of SE Missouri and Illinois through Wednesday night. Remember, TURN AROUND AND DON’T DROWN.
Thursday, there is a MARGINAL risk for severe weather in parts of SE Missouri. The main concerns with these storms will be winds up to 60+ mph and small hail.
StormCast shows some isolated showers and thunderstorms possible Thursday morning in SE Missouri. Early Thursday afternoon, storms look to develop and intensify as they move east. This will likely get extended to the east as we get closer. The main concerns with these storms will be large hail and damaging winds.
There is a MARGINAL risk for excessive rainfall through Thursday. Some rain showers and storms could have heavy downpours, which could drop half an inch or more of rain an hour. Flooding will be possible once more in parts of SE Missouri and Illinois through Thursday. This outlook could also get extended south as we get closer.
Rain potential through Thursday night looks to be anywhere from 0.10″- 1.00″+. There could be some spots getting 1.00″- 3.00″+ through this weekend.
Friday afternoon and evening looks to be the better day for severe weather. A 15% chance for severe weather is in place for most of the viewing area. Make sure to stay tuned to the latest forecasts through the next few days!
Isolated storm chances Wednesday afternoon and evening. Storm chances continue Thursday and Friday. Friday afternoon, storms could have a better chance to become severe across the region. This weekend, isolated storm chances continue with temperatures staying in the low to mid 80s.
Meteorologist Houston Hall
