3:45pm - Today's Tornado Forecast - Violent Tornadoes and Giant Possible

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Update at 3:40pm
Note that in addition to tornadoes, softball size hail is forecast. 

Update at 3pm
Note that in addition to "several tornadoes" the forecast is calling for hail up to softball size. I invite you to follow my updates on Twitter/X  @usweatherexpert . 

This Forecast Updated at 11:40am
The yellow, counter-hatched area from eastern Iowa across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois is where there is an enhanced risk of violent tornadoes. This is a rare forecast. 

The yellow area with the regular hatching has an enhanced risk of strong tornadoes. The brown area has a significant risk of strong tornadoes. 

The brown area has a significant risk of strong tornadoes. 

I will update as the storms develop on Twitter @usweatherexpert.  Unfortunately, we will have tornadoes and/or severe thunderstorms somewhere east of the rockies between today and Sunday. 

Giant Hail
The red areas with the reverse hatching is where hailstones 3.5 inches in diameter or larger are forecast. These can be extremely destructive! Please use this time to bring in toys, lawn furniture, and to get your car under a carport or in a garage. 

The primary hatching indicates hail 2" or larger may occur. 


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