Forecasters have increased the risk of severe weather in the Evansville area. WNIN’s John Gibson has the update:
The Storm Prediction Center says southwest Indiana and western Kentucky face an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms through Tuesday evening.
That’s up from an earlier “slight risk” to No. 3 on a 1-to-5 scale.
Forecasters say damaging winds and tornadoes are the primary risks.
The risk of severe weather comes as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl (barrel) move through the Tri-State.
The National Weather Service says other potential impacts include heavy rain and flash flooding.
A Flood Watch is in effect for the Evansville area until 7:00 A.M. Wednesday.
The weather service says the watch area will generally see two-to-three inches of rain with isolated heavier amounts possible.
The heaviest rain is expected in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois.