CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A multi-phase severe weather setup is unfolding across the Midwest today Tuesday June 16 and into Wednesday, with a Slight Risk covering Michigan and Indiana where low-topped supercells pose an all-hazards threat including a couple of tornadoes this afternoon, while early Wednesday morning supercells are expected to fire across Iowa carrying large hail ahead of Wednesday’s possible outbreak.
Slight Risk Covers Michigan and Indiana for Low-Topped Supercells Today
The SPC Level 2 of 5 Slight Risk zone in yellow covers South Bend, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, and the surrounding Michigan and Indiana corridor today June 16. Low-topped supercells are expected to fire ahead of a surface low and cold front this afternoon, posing a risk for all hazards including a couple of tornadoes across this zone.
A second Slight Risk zone in yellow covers Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and the eastern Iowa corridor where the initial wave of tomorrow’s severe weather outbreak is expected to begin, with elevated hail-producing supercells initiating early Wednesday morning within a warm advection regime.
Iowa Supercells Fire Early Wednesday as Outbreak Precursor
The early morning Wednesday storm initiation across Iowa represents the beginning of the initial severe weather wave ahead of the larger Moderate Risk outbreak later in the day. Hail-producing supercells are expected to begin firing across Iowa during the overnight into early morning hours as warm advection increases ahead of the approaching system.
These early Iowa supercells will intensify as the day progresses Wednesday, feeding into the larger outbreak setup that has been drawing significant forecaster attention throughout the week.
Gulf Coast Also Seeing Low-End Tornado and Flash Flood Risk Today
A low-end tornado risk and continued excessive rainfall and flash flooding potential exists today along the Gulf Coast ahead of the possible tropical system organizing in the western Gulf of Mexico. Residents along the Gulf Coast should remain aware of both the tornado and flooding threats today alongside the developing tropical situation offshore.
Residents across Michigan, Indiana, and Iowa should monitor today’s and Wednesday’s setups closely as this multi-phase severe weather pattern continues to evolve.
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