As of Sunday at noon, the severe weather forecast for Tuesday remains uncertain as data points toward increasing potentials of severe thunderstorms rolling in Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
– Photo courtesy of Wabash Region Weather
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday sports a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. with a high near 66. The chance of precipitation currently sits around 50% with rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch unless a thunderstorm develops. For Tuesday night, the chances of precipitation increase to 80% with a quarter and a half inch of rain possible with a high around 51.
Wednesday may continue the chances of a thunderstorm with a 50% possibility of precipitation with an added chance of snow alongside the thunderstorms.
According to the National Weather Service, the timing and instability of the potential thunderstorms remains uncertain, but currently, much of the region is considered in a low-end threat with the thunderstorm. With an update Saturday evening, a trend has been noticed by meteorologists that the thunderstorms may be shifting further into Wednesday as the storm system develops.
As the potential of thunderstorms increases, community members are encouraged to keep an eye on the storm as Tuesday draws closer and review the warnings that may be issued.
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Severe thunderstorms possible in the near future: locate shelter.
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe storms occurring or imminent: seek shelter immediately.
- Tornado Watch: Tornadic thunderstorms possible in the near future: Locate your safe place.
- Tornado Warning: A tornado is either happening or imminent: Seek shelter immediately.