Another significant severe weather event is set to unfold this afternoon into tonight. This time from the Central Plains into the Upper Midwest.
The Storm Prediction Center has defined a moderate (level 4 out of 5) risk for severe weather for parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, this is the “first moderate risk area in the IA/MN/WI region during the month of December.”
A line of strong to severe storms is expected to develop in eastern Nebraska this afternoon, where there is an enhanced (level 3 out of 5) risk for severe weather, and advance quickly northeast into the Upper Midwest.
Storms will be capable of producing damaging winds gusts of 60 – 75 mph with gusts up to 80 – 100 mph possible. Tornadoes, a few of which could be strong, will also be possible. Some Instances of large/severe hail also can’t be ruled out.
This will once again be a nocturnal event, and those in the threat area should have multiple ways to receive watch/warning info.
