Multiple rounds of severe storms will move across the Ohio and Tennessee valleys through tonight, with more scattered activity also possible in the Mid-Atlantic.
A large disturbance will swirl its way into the Great Lakes today, bringing its trailing cold front across the Ohio and Tennessee valleys as well as the Lower Mississippi Valley and northeastern Texas. Widespread storm activity will develop along and ahead of this front, with the greatest concentration of storms just south of the storm system's center.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk for severe weather in the lower Ohio Valley to northern Tennessee Valley through tonight, which is a severity level of 4 out of 5. This includes St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville and Bowling Green, Ky., and Nashville and Jackson, Tenn.
Damaging winds will likely be the most widespread type of severe weather today, with large hail and strong tornadoes also of concern.
Further east, storms will be more widely scattered across the Mid-Atlantic and North Carolina through this evening. Strong gusts will also be the main threat with these storms, with hail and a tornado or two possible.
Make sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A “watch” means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A “warning” means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe.
The best way to remain safe is to stay prepared and informed about your local weather. Have a severe weather kit packed with a battery-operated radio, water, and non-perishable food items. Also, check the WeatherBug app frequently for any updates on today's severe weather. Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"
