SEVERE Storms Monday Afternoon & Evening
A SEVERE T-STORM WATCH is in effect through 10 am Monday morning for parts of SE Missouri & southern Illinois. A few strong to severe storms will be possible through 10am. Main hazards will be hail and gusty winds.
Numerous severe storms will be LIKELY across the region this afternoon and evening. A few strong tornadoes EF-2+ will be possible. Now is the time to review your severe weather plan, know your place of shelter, and ensure you have multiple ways of receiving severe weather alerts. TIMING: 2pm Monday-1am Tuesday.
The greatest storm coverage & risks are expected this afternoon through tonight. Isolated storms develop across SE Missouri & SW Illinois by this afternoon near 2-3pm. These 1st initial cells will have the best potential for tornadoes & large hail.
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The best tornado chance forms across SE Missouri this afternoon & evening. 3pm-midnight. The first storms will have the greatest tornado potential and LARGE HAIL.
LARGE HAIL up to golf balls or greater will be likely with these a few storms this evening.
Here is the timeline of storms through Monday night:
DESTRUCTIVE straight line winds (80+mph) will be possible within the line of storms by the late evening into the night time. Take in any outdoor objects that could blow away.
This line of storms will move through by 7pm-midnight carrying all hazards. Periodic spin-ups, damaging straight line winds & large hail.
Meteorologist Houston Hall
