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National Weather Summary for Friday, May 19, 2017

by David Moran, on May 19, 2017 11:04:36 AM

Severe thunderstorms are expected Friday for portions of the Central and Southern Plains along outflow boundaries from ongoing thunderstorms. From the Ozarks to the Mid Atlantic, thunderstorms may develop Friday ahead of a cold front. Snow will continue for portions across portions of Wyoming and Colorado through Friday.

  • Severe Thunderstorms Expected Friday for the Central and Southern Plains
  • Thunderstorm Potential from Ozarks to Mid Atlantic Friday
  • Snowfall Continuing Friday for Wyoming and Colorado
  • Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Saturday from the Ohio and Mid Mississippi Valleys into Texas
  • Thunderstorms Sunday from Ohio Valley to Southeast

US Hazards for Friday, May 20, 2017US Hazards

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Severe Thunderstorms Expected Friday for the Central and Southern Plains
Showers and thunderstorms are slowly moving northeastward this morning. However, the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms will increase going into the afternoon and evening with the approach of a cold front. Storms will likely be linear with severe winds and large hail being the primary hazards over Oklahoma and north-central Texas. The threat will continue into the evening hours as the system moves northeastward.

Update 11:59am CDT: Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging winds between Abilene and Wichita Falls, TX.

Radar 11:59am CDT 5/19/17Radar 11:59am CDT

Update 12:35pm CDT: Tornado Watch for the Big Country of Texas until 8pm CDT.

Tornado Watch 5/19/17Tornado Watch

Update 1:03pm CDT: Severe thunderstorm near Abilene, TX developing some rotation.

Radar 1:03pm CDT 5/19/17Radar 1:03pm CDT

Update 1:19pm CDT: Confirmed tornado 9 miles south of Abilene, TX.

Update 1:51pm CDT: Developing supercell north of San Angelo, TX.

Radar 1:51pm CDT 5/19/17Radar 1:51pm CDT

Update 3:05pm CDT: Severe thunderstorm capable of large hail in southern Oklahoma/northern Texas.

Radar 3:05pm CDT 5/19/17Radar 3:05pm CDT

Update 3:17pm CDT: Tornado Warning east of Joplin, MO.

Radar 3:17pm CDT 5/19/17Radar 3:17pm CDT

Update 3:27pm CDT: Tornado Warning south of Abilene, TX.

Radar 3:27pm CDT 5/19/17Radar 3:27pm CDT

Update 3:37pm CDT: Tornado Watch in effect for portions of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas until 11pm CDT.

Tornado Watch 5/19/17Tornado Watch

Update 3:59pm CDT: Tornado reported 4 miles north of Medicine Lodge, KS.

Update 4:02pm CDT: Tornado Watch in effect for portions of Illinois and Missouri until 10pm CDT.

Tornado Watch 5/19/17Tornado Watch

Update 4:10pm CDT: Tornado Warnings west of Wichita,KS.

Radar 4:10pm CDT 5/19/17Radar 4:10pm CDT

Update 4:59pm CDT: Tornado Warnings south of Abilene, TX.

Tornado Warnings 5/19/17Tornado Warnings

Major Cities in Region: Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Oklahoma City, OK, Tulsa, OK, Kansas City, MO, Little Rock, AR, St. Louis, MO

Region 1 Friday, May 20, 2017Region 1

Thunderstorm Potential from Ozarks to Mid Atlantic Friday
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are likely today as a complex associated with a cold front moves southeastward. Severe winds will be the primary hazard, but there is also a low chance of hail.

Update 12:38pm EDT: Thunderstorms capable of damaging winds in western Virginia.

Radar 12:38pm EDT 5/19/17Radar 12:38pm EDT

Update 1:23pm EDT: Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail west of Bloomington, IN.

Radar 1:23pm EDT 5/20/17Radar 1:23pm EDT

Update 2:45pm EDT: Tornado Warning in SE Indiana.

Radar 2:45pm EDT 5/19/17Radar 2:45pm EDT

Update 3:32pm EDT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 11pm EDT for portions of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 5/19/17Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Major Cities in Region: Peoria, IL, Evansville, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Louisville, KY, Cincinnati, OH, Columbus, OH, Charleston, WV, Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, Norfolk, VA, Philadelphia, PA

Region 2 Friday, May 20, 2017Region 2

Snowfall Continuing Friday for Wyoming and Colorado
Snow will continue through Friday evening as an area of low pressure moves out of the region. Across Colorado, snow accumulations of 2-4 inches with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches are expected in the lower elevations. In the higher elevations, 4-8 inches with locally higher amounts in excess of 12 inches are forecast. In southeastern Wyoming, snow accumulations of 9-13 inches are expected with locally higher amounts in excess of 16 inches. In addition, winds of 20-30 mph with gusts in excess of 35 mph will allow for wind chills as low as 15-20 degrees.

Major Cities in Region: Cheyenne, WY, Fort Collins, CO, Denver, CO

Region 3 Friday, May 20, 2017Region 3

Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Saturday from the Ohio and Mid Mississippi Valleys into Texas
Showers and thunderstorms will likely be ongoing along and ahead of a slow moving cold front across portions of northeast Texas and the Mid-Mississippi Valley. A line of storms is likely to weaken during the morning hours. A low threat of damaging winds will exist. Later in the afternoon, thunderstorms may re intensify as instability builds. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary hazards with these storms. Heavy rain will also be a concern with widespread rainfall totals of 1-3 inches and isolated higher totals in excess of 5 inches are expected.

Major Cities in Region: Memphis, TN, Evansville, IN, Indianapolis, IN

SPC Convective Outlook for Saturday, May 20, 2017SPC Convective Outlook for Saturday

Thunderstorms Sunday from Ohio Valley to Southeast
The area of low pressure associated with a cold front stretching from the Great Lakes southward into east Texas will steadily weaken on Sunday. Winds and shear will also weaken ahead of the front. Moderate to high instability over the Southeast and portions of the Ohio Valley will support at least a marginal risk of strong storms capable of heavy rain, frequent lightning, and damaging winds. Widespread rainfall totals of 1-3 inches with locally higher amounts in excess of 5 inches are expected. 

Major Cities in Region: Houston, TX, Memphis, TN, New Orleans, LA, Jackson, MS, Atlanta, GA, Raleigh, NC, Washington, DC

Thunderstorm Risk Outline for Sunday, May 21, 2017Thunderstorm Risk Outline for Sunday

A Look Ahead
Going into next week, an upper level disturbance may bring the potential for thunderstorms to portions of the Plains on Monday. A few thunderstorms may develop across the Southeast on Tuesday along a stalled front.

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