The Evansville area has already seen strong storms Monday and forecasters say more are on the way. WNIN’s John Gibson has the update:
The National Weather Service issued numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings at midday, but the main event is expected Monday evening.
That’s when forecasters say a squall line will roll through the Tri-State, bringing with it heavy rain, large hail, winds of 60-to-70 miles an hour, and possible tornadoes -- as strong as F-3.
Christine Wielgos at the Paducah office says the immediate Evansville area may get a break by the time the storms reach here:
"As the line of storms gets further to the east, let's say into southwest Indiana, southern Pennyrile region of west Kentucky, the intensity of the line of storms should be waning."
But Wielgos warns Evansville residents to not let their guard down because there’s no guarantee the storms will weaken.
The weather service urges everyone to stay alert, make sure your cell phone is set to receive storm warnings, and be ready to move to your safe place.
More showers and storms are in the forecast Tuesday but with a lesser chance of severe weather.
The weather service notes one positive from the storms is relief from the drought.