Damaging Wind Threat for Appalachians & Mid-Atlantic this Afternoon and Evening

A compact area of low pressure will drop southeast from Michigan this afternoon to the mid-Atlantic tonight bringing the threat for a fast moving line of severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds with gusts in excess of 60 mph is the main concern with storms this afternoon and evening; however, an isolated tornado or two is possible within the ‘Elevated’ risk area.
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Severe Storm Threat for Parts of the Midwest, South, and Northern Plains on Wednesday

A storm system that brought hail, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes to the Upper Midwest on Tuesday will continue to push east into the Midwest, Lower Great Lakes, and South Central US on Wednesday. A warm front will move through the region through the afternoon hours, providing some good instability. During the afternoon, a cold front will approach from the west and help spark storms ahead of it. The major cities with the greatest threat of severe storms on Wednesday will be Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington, Nashville, and Memphis. The main threat from these storms will include wind gusts up to 65 mph, large hail up to 2″, isolated tornadoes, and localized flash flooding.

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Severe Threat Moves to Midwest Tuesday

Storm system that brought hail, winds, and tornadoes to the High Plains Monday will push east Tuesday bringing a new batch of severe weather to the Midwest and eastern Plains.
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