It looks like there’s quite a dynamic weather pattern developing over various regions of the United States. Here’s a breakdown of the forecast:
Today and Tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday):
- Ohio Valley and Surrounding Areas: There’s an Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of the Ohio Valley on Tuesday and extending into the Southern Plains, Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley, and Ohio/Tennessee Valleys on Wednesday. These thunderstorms could bring frequent lightning, severe wind gusts, hail, and the possibility of a few tornadoes. Flash flooding is also a concern, particularly in areas of southern Indiana, southwestern Ohio, and north-central Kentucky.
- Northern Rockies: Heavy snow is expected over the higher elevations of the Northern Rockies.
Tuesday:
- A front extending from the Northern Plains to the Middle Mississippi Valley and then to the Southern Plains will bring showers and severe thunderstorms, particularly over parts of the Ohio Valley and Middle Mississippi Valley. There’s an Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of Indiana, western Ohio, and north-central Kentucky, with a heightened threat of tornadoes and large hail.
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Northeast, Southeast, Southern Plains, Central Gulf Coast, and Upper Great Lakes.
Wednesday:
- As a second wave of low pressure moves out of the Southern Plains into the Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley, more showers and severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi. There’s another Enhanced Risk of severe thunderstorms over these areas, with the potential for tornadoes and large hail.
- Heavy rain is forecasted over parts of the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys and the Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley, posing a risk of localized flash flooding.
Northwestern Sector:
- Upper-level energy over the northwestern sector will produce rain and higher-elevation snow over parts of the Pacific Northwest through late Tuesday night. This system will also bring rain over parts of the Northern High Plains and heavy snow over parts of the Northern Rockies on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Overall, it’s essential for residents in the affected regions to stay informed about weather updates and heed any warnings or advisories issued by local authorities.