National Weather Service officials say a potent storm system is expected to bring heavy precipitation and high winds-even a chance of tornadoes-into southwest Iowa, southeast Nebraska and northwest Missouri. The ingredients appear to be coming together for a few of the storms to produce damaging wind gusts and potentially isolated tornadoes.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said St Louis and Columbia, in Missouri, and Peoria and Decatur in IL are at “enhanced risk” of severe storms on Wednesday and Thursday.
Missouri, southern IL and northern Arkansas are expected to bear the brunt, but the Storm Prediction Center has warned people throughout the Midwest to be prepared ahead of Wednesday.
Buonanno said the system will likely develop squall lines, or bands of high winds on the edge of the approaching frontal system, topping 60 miles per hour as they bluster their way across the state from the west toward the east.
For Wednesday, expect showers and scattered thunderstorms through the morning, with the chance for much stronger storm development in the afternoon.
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In November 2013, eight people were killed in IL by tornadoes. “It depends on the timing of the day and where the front is located during the warmest part of the day”. So, it’s kind of an in-between seasons type of weather system, where you can get severe weather. Be weather aware and pay attention for any watches or warnings that may be issued.
