National Weather Service updates severe storms forecast for Friday, Sunday
It's going to be a busy weekend for outdoor activities, and the National Weather Service wants you to be aware of a threat for severe weather Friday afternoon and again on Sunday.
People who'll be enjoying camping, swimming and boating this weekend "need to have a way to get the watches and warnings we push out this weekend," said Keith Cooley, lead forecaster for the National Weather Service office in Paducah, Kentucky.
Here's what forecasters are saying about the possibility for foul weather.
Slight risk for severe weather on Friday
Cooley said a few strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening in the Tri-State. Still, the best chances for strong storms are in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois.
The biggest hazards Friday afternoon will be damaging winds and large hail, though a tornado can't be ruled out.
Flash flooding will be possible in any storm, as torrential downpours are likely.
Much higher risk for severe weather on Sunday
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Tri-State in an "enhanced risk" zone for severe weather on Sunday.
Cooley said "significant severe weather" is possible, primarily Sunday afternoon and Sunday night.
"All hazards are expected, and a few higher-end severe events will be possible," the weather service said in a briefing on Friday.
There will be ample instability, moisture and wind shear present in the atmosphere on Sunday, Cooley said, so the ingredients will be in place for strong storms.
Memorial Day forecast for the Tri-State
The National Weather expects partly cloudy skies on Monday with a high of 79 degrees.
This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: Evansville doppler radar severe storms possible
