The Weekend Storm: 7:30am Thursday Update

Here is the latest information on the upcoming storm:

Tornadoes and Severe Thunderstorms

The yellow and red areas are where a significant threat exists during the period from 6am Saturday to 6am Sunday.

Flooding

The forecast precipitation over the next five days:

Snow and Ice

Here is a map of the forecast freezing rain. Areas where a quarter inch or more are expected could experience power failures. This map is valid for the next 72-hours.

Freezing Rain Forecast

Snow amounts:

Above is the U.S. GFS model forecast. Below is the European model's forecast:

If you average the two, you'll have pretty good idea of the range of possibilities.

I'll be continuing to update the forecast with another complete update this evening.