Increased Risk for Severe Weather 3/21-3/22

The national weather service is monitoring the risk for severe weather over the next 48 hours.

Impacts:

The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:

Tornadoes:

• Tornadoes will be possible, and a few could be strong (EF2+) and/or long track
• There is potential for a significant tornado outbreak.

Damaging Winds:

• Wind gusts greater than 60 mph will be possible.
• Trees and powerlines could be damaged and lead to isolated/scattered power outages

Large Hail:

• Large hail over 1 inch in diameter will be possible

Rainfall

• Generally 2-3 inches Tuesday with locally higher amounts possible
• Rainfall rates of 2-5″ per hour possible, mainly north of I-10/I-12

NWS graphic for 3/21

NWS Graphic for 3/22