Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

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Shear (0-6Km)

The 0-6 km shear vector. Values generally greater than 40 knots are supportive of supercells, although in high instability environments this can be as low as 30 knots.

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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Convective Parameters Shear - 0-6km