🚨 SPC has gone with a Level 4 of 5 across Illinois and Indiana, and the word they're using is outbreak.
One detail that grabbed me from this morning's update: a storm cluster over Iowa already clocked a 94 mph gust before sunrise. That same energy is sliding toward Illinois. As the air recovers behind it through the afternoon, strong tornadoes, 75+ mph winds, and big hail are all on the table. If this delivers like it looks, we'll likely be live around 5 this evening.
Main risks across Kentucky are high winds and flooding.
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Mason County is going to a Level 2 Snow Emergency. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow and roadways may be icy. Only motorists whose travel is necessary should be on the roadways. Residents are urged to contact their employer to see if they should report to work
Shoutout to the guy in a rear-wheel-drive Charger doing absolutely nothing except providing the city with comedic relief. Bro slid sideways for 200 feet like a figure skater who failed the audition. We’re watching you on the traffic cams here at the operations center dying.
Well, we had an ice storm TORNADO early this AM! Not sure I’ve ever heard of one.
This is a still from a video taken by a fellow community member 2 miles from our lake house where I am right now.
Hope everyone across the lake are okay!
Wild! 🌪️🥶
An EXTREME COLD WARNING is now out for much of Kentucky through Tuesday. Lows can drop as low as -10 with wind chills dropping below -20 at times.
With tens of thousands of people without power, this is a life-threatening situation. #kywx
Kentucky, I’m going to provide a live update at 10 a.m. ET today on the winter storm that is moving through our state. Snow is continuing to accumulate and we’re seeing more ice than originally expected. Current power outages are at 6,909. 1/2
A major winter storm continues Sunday. The big snow did not happen as temperatures aloft warmed too quickly, but a significant sleet and ice storm is in progress for most of the area that bring its own problems including dangerous roads, tree damage and power outage threats
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