The National Weather Service is tracking potential severe weather that is expected to move through western Kentucky Monday afternoon and evening.
Risk Areas and Storm Threats
The latest forecast models indicate an enhanced risk of severe weather west of a line stretching from Owensboro through Calloway County. The southern Pennyrile area is under a slight risk of severe weather. The main threats include tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and large hail.
Storm Development and Uncertainty
Forecasters note that one of the biggest uncertainties for this storm system is its mode. Initially, storms will develop in the form of supercells capable of producing tornadoes and very large hail.
As the storms move eastward across the Quad State, they are likely to evolve into a squall line during the evening. This squall line could bring widespread damaging winds and additional tornadoes.
Timing and Updates
The consensus is that the storms will transition into a line before reaching the Quad State late Monday afternoon or evening. Your Weather Edge will remain on duty to keep you informed as the situation develops and if severe weather impacts the region.
