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Ohio Valley, Gulf Coast At-Risk For Severe Weather
March 26, 2024
By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Christian Sayles
A robust cold front sweeping across the Midwest and Southeast today will prompt the chance for unsettled weather. Gusty thunderstorms will be the main concern, though a brief spin-up cannot be ruled out either.
Today’s severe weather threat is associated with the same weather system that’s blanketing parts of the Upper Midwest with heavy snowfall. As this area of low pressure picks up steam this afternoon and evening as it travels northeastward, a powerful cold front will begin to sweep across the Lower Mississippi Valley and Deep South through tonight.
The government's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk for the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, which includes the cities of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Grand Rapids and Lansing, Mich. The primary threat will be gusty and damaging winds up to 60 to 70 mph as well as isolated tornadoes.
Surrounding this area as well as parts of the central Gulf Coast, isolated severe thunderstorms cannot be ruled out for cities such as Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Tallahassee, Fla. Rapidly changing weather will be possible for these locations, so it is best to remain weather aware should you need to act fast.
Regardless of location, it’s best to remain informed should any watches or warnings be issued today. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to form, and you should have a plan in place to remain safe. However, a warning means that severe weather is imminent, and you will have to act fast to protect life and property.
Make sure to frequently check with your local providers and the WeatherBug app to remain up to date on all changing weather conditions. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”