Severe weather takes aim at Michiana this week as heat and humidity builds.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH will be in effect until 6 p.m. for all of Michiana.
All of Michiana is under a level 2 risk for severe weather Monday (WSBT 22)
The Storm Prediction Center has placed our area under a Level 2 risk for severe weather for both Monday and Tuesday.
Highs stay well into the 80s Monday and Tuesday (WSBT 22)
Monday will begin dry and very warm. Highs will reach the low 80s with elevated humidity.
A line of storms moves through Michiana Monday afternoon (WSBT 22)
A disturbance arrives Monday afternoon. With all the heat and humidity we’ve built up the last few days, there is a lot of storm energy in the atmosphere. This will work with the weather-maker to bring chances stronger storms.
These storms will arrive as early as 1 p.m. and last into the late afternoon.
A line of storms moves through Michiana Monday afternoon (WSBT 22)
Storms could be strong with damaging winds being the main concern, though there could also be some hail and potentially an isolated tornado.
All hazards are possible with Monday afternoon’s storms (WSBT 22)
This disturbance will not be strong enough to take out the heat and humidity.
We will dry out Monday night and early Tuesday, but another round of storms will be fast approaching.
All of Michiana is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather Tuesday (WSBT 22)
A strong cold front will arrive late Tuesday, likely in the afternoon and evening.
This round also has the potential to be strong and bring damaging winds and hail.
Tuesdays’ storms could contain damaging winds and hail (WSBT 22)
With active weather expected, it will be important to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. A great tool to have on hand is the Storm Alert Weather app. The app will notify you of any watches or warnings, and you can track storms in real time. The app is free to download on the App Store or Google Play.
This front will send us crashing back down to the low 60s early Wednesday morning.
Most of Wednesday will be spent in the upper 50s.
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The end of the week looks a lot drier and cooler with significantly lower humidity.
