Parts of Indiana, Kentucky, & Illinois at Risk for Tornadoes, Hail, and Damaging Winds in Mid-April Storm

The last time the National Weather Service told us that we were in for bad weather, we experienced a tornado outbreak in the tri-state area. One small one ripped through my neighborhood, destroying trees and buildings. We are still cleaning up the mess.

And looks like April isn't done with us yet. The National Weather Service in Paducah has warned that we might see more bad weather this week.

Above-normal temperatures will remain in place across the Quad State through the middle of the week. Along with the warm temperatures, the chances for showers and thunderstorms will increase Tuesday through Wednesday with strong to severe storms possible! Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through Wednesday. Isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening across northern portions of the area in close-proximity to a warm frontal boundary. A greater risk of severe weather arrives late Tuesday, Tuesday night, and Wednesday with the approach and passage of a cold front. Stay tuned as we fine-tune the details over the next day or two. 

The NWS posted this in a Severe Weather Statement:

Monday Night: A few thunderstorms may form along the Interstate 64 corridor and slightly south late this afternoon into tonight. The strongest storms may briefly become capable of damaging wind gusts and large hail.

Tuesday Night: Thunderstorms will be possible once again Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Isolated tornadoes, damaging wind, and large hail may become a threat with these storms.

Uggg! I'm over the severe weather! But I saw an interesting fact from Daviess County Emergency Management. They stated in a Facebook post a couple of weeks ago.

Interesting fact for today-We get asked often why we "hype" weather events that may be on the lower end of the severe spectrum. SImple answer is weather changes all the time, as we already know. But the real reason is found in the below numbers:
Since 1995 (EF-3 Tornadoes)
-3 Were in a high risk event
-4 Were in a moderate risk event
-17 EF 3 Tornadoes were in a LOW risk event
To add, fatalities have increased 20% during overnight storms. So this is why our messaging is so strong anytime a TOR threat is near.
Just a fun fact.
Source: US National Weather Service Paducah Kentucky

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