Severe Weather Update

Severe Thunderstorm Watch number 677 has been issued:

It has been issued for a line of severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds.  It is moving to the east.  Right now we have minimal instability, which leads me to believe that the storms should weaken slightly.  However, clear skies ahead of it should lead to the development of instability for it to work with, so it may begin to strengthen soon.  In summary, I expect it to weaken for a while before it begins to strengthen again.  Radar reflectivity shows a small bow echo:

A bow echo is a damaging wind producing storm.  Thus, the main threat is wind damage.  Stay tuned.