Here's a look at the lightning display as of 5:30pm Wednesday. (click on the image to animate). Numerous lines of thunderstorms are moving in our direction...the first in Iowa, second in Missouri, third in Oklahoma.With a warm front to our south for much of the night, storms will remain below severe limits. Again, our severe threat will ramp up after 4am and peak shortly after noon Thursday. -ERIC
7 comments:
they are talking about possible strong tornaodes, what do they mean by stron tornadoes?
The Storm Prediction Center is in charge of forecasting severe weather. With the available conditions, a few tornadoes that touch down could be long-lived (perhaps 10-20 minutes). Most tornadoes are only on the ground for a minute or two.
Side note: Of all of the severe weather ongoing in the Southern states, only two tornadoes have been reported ALL DAY.
There's no need to get too excited here in Northern Illinois. Instead, let's keep watch tomorrow (again shortly after noon seems to be the higher chance).
Eric Sorensen
WREX-TV
ERIC I WANT TO THANK FOR ANSWERING ALL MY QUESTIONS, IF A TORNADO HITS DEKALB, THEY SEEM LIKE THEY HIT THE COUNTRY, WHY IS THAT?
In tornado alley, there are more rural places than urban. That's why it seems like tornadoes prefer the countryside. As our urban areas continue to expand, we will grow more susceptable to a tornado-strike in a major urban/suburban area.
Good question!
Eric Sorensen
WREX-TV
Quick question: if the temperature rises here, could the strongest severe activity spread to the Rockford area as well?
Sure! If we get into any sunshine for the morning hours, our chance of severe will increase.
Latest computer models have the significant storms a few hours either side of noon. Going forecast seems on target.
Eric Sorensen
WREX-TV
Where can I find the lightning-strike tracker?
Thanks.
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