3-19-20 Tovar Chicago NE: Discussing storms/ severe potential. MG.

IL Video:

There are still many moving parts with this forecast and we are still dealing with a large spread in model solutions on how the severe weather can play out.  Please watch the video for a complete discussion on the threats/ uncertainty moving forward.

Here is a look at simulated radar from 8 AM this morning through 11 PM tonight.

Here is a look at simulated radar from 9 PM tonight through tomorrow afternoon.  Please watch video for a complete details.

Here is a look at the latest severe weather outbreak from the Storm Prediction Center.  As noted above and in the video, confidence is a bit lower in regards to the severe weather potential.  However, all modes of severe weather will be possible today including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.  More details discussed in the video.

Here is s look at the preferred rainfall totals out through tomorrow.

Breezy conditions will develop today.  Here is a look at the sustained winds around 2 PM this afternoon.  Winds will generally be out of the south blowing at 10 – 15 MPH.  Gust of 30 + MPH will also be possible.  Expect faster wind gust under strong storms that can develop.

Winds will shift out of the northwest into tomorrow after the passage of a cold front.  Here is a look at the sustained winds around 11 AM tomorrow morning.  Gust around 30 MPH will be possible.