Severe Weather Outlook

Today's severe weather risk is slightly higher than it has been in previous days, with the SPC issuing a high-end slight risk:

As usual, people in the yellow zone should make sure that they and people around them are aware of the fact that they are at risk for severe weather, including the potential for widespread and significant wind damage, very large hail, and tornadoes.  They should make sure that they have sure that they have an accurate source for receiving watches and warnings as they are issued, and that they know what to do if one is put out.  A complex situation is evolving for tonight, and a discussion will be hard to pin down until a few hours from the event.  Thus, we aren't issuing a very detailed one at this time.  Still, instability and shear should combine to create menacing storms, including supercells, throughout the slight risk area.  A couple of bow echoes should develop, creating potential for widespread wind damage.  Here is my map:

Stay tuned!