Heads Up! IN, IL, MI, KY, OH - Rare "High Risk" Severe Weather Outbreak Today - Poss. Tornadoes

[hatrack]

A rare "HIGH RISK" severe thunderstorm outbreak is expected across the Midwestern United States during the day on Sunday, bringing with it the possibility of several violent, long-lived tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, and hail up to the size of golf balls.

The following shows the Storm Prediction Center's severe weather forecast as of Midnight CST. The risk zones are likely going to change with subsequent forecasts, so always check with the Storm Prediction Center's website for the latest information.

Only a couple of high risk severe weather outbreaks occur each year. This is the second high risk issued this year, and the first high risk issued in the month of November since 2005.

Here's the overall severe weather outlook as of Midnight CST. The pink signifies a high risk for severe thunderstorms; the red a moderate risk; the yellow a slight risk; the green a risk for non-severe thunderstorms.

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/11/17/1256197/-ALERT-HIGH-RISK-severe-weather-outbreak-on-Sunday-across-Midwest-violent-tornadoes-possible

[Champion Jack]

1. Funny how these rare climate events seem to be happening…

On a pretty regular basis

[Demeter]

2. It would be today--thanks for the post!

I'm due to head to Lansing...sigh. At least it isn't snowing.

[Viking12]

3. you forgot WI. we already had several torandoes reported this morning.