National Weather Service Says Major Severe Weather Outbreak Possible Today in IN, KY, IL

UPDATE: The tri-state has been put under a tornado watch.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee until 11 PM CDT. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! Strong/long-tracked tornadoes will be possible this afternoon through this evening! Have multiple ways to receive warnings and know where your safe place is in the lowest level, interior room of your home or basement! - National Weather Service

You know, when you sit at the soccer field for multiple hours a week, a rainy day now and then is welcome. But what is not welcome is severe weather, and that is just what we are facing this evening.

Severe Weather Threat Today Across the Tri-State

According to the National Weather Service, a significant severe weather event is expected today with multiple rounds of storms possible. After this morning’s storms move out of the area, we could see redevelopment this afternoon and then another round later this evening. Strong tornadoes, large hail, and destructive straight-line winds are all possible. Take time this morning to review your safety plans and keep tabs on the weather throughout the day as we continue to monitor the situation.

Enhanced Risk Level and Primary Threats

Here in the tri-state, we are in an Enhanced Risk, or 3 out of 5, for severe weather, with 70mph+ damaging winds being the biggest concern. There is also the potential for hail up to 2 inches in diameter and EF3 tornadoes. There is also a marginal risk for flash flooding.

What Slight Risk Means for the Tri-State

Right now, we are in a Slight Risk area. Slight is 3 out of 6 on the severe weather scale. That does not mean nothing will happen. It means conditions are there, and things can shift quickly.

Keep your phone charged and make sure you have our app downloaded with notifications turned on. If things go sideways, we will simulcast Eyewitness News 25 and push out alerts about any tornado warnings as they are issued.

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Storm Timing

The Evansville and Owensboro area is expected to see storms sometime between 7 pm and 12 am.