03/29 Ryan’s “Pre-Severe” Wednesday Night Forecast

The last few days have been warm and gorgeous, but the pre-severe conditions are quickly coming to an end as the storms close in. The severe threat for tomorrow remains “severe,” which is level 2 of 5 on the severe weather matrix, meaning that all modes of severe weather (hail, wind, & tornadoes) are possible though chances remain low. This particular system has been very difficult to forecast for, as there were many severe weather parameters that were right on the edge, but would require assistance from upper level features to maximize the storm’s strength. At the moment, and this is a fluid system so it could change overnight, upper level divergence will allow for strong storms in the area but is pushing the “worst” South into the Gulf. Regardless, we will see some strong thunderstorms and up to an inch of rain or more in localized areas as it moves through. Make sure to download our app if you don’t already have it, to get the latest in watches & warnings in the area. After the system moves through, we’ll see sunny, clear, and drier weather for the weekend, but more storms move in to start next week. Tune in to WXXV News 25 for our morning, noon, and evening shows for live updates during the storm, and we won’t hesitate to cut into programming if we feel the area is in danger.