03/15/2026
AND it's time for a weather chat: Tonight, we have a line of storms moving through the state, from northwest to southeast. There is going to be VERY strong winds in the atmosphere as that line moves through the state.
This can do multiple things. Drive that line of storms quickly (which can contribute to the damaging wind threat), storms can tap into that wind and bring it to the surface (contributing to the damaging wind threat), and allow storms to stay strong and rotate (which can not only contribute to the damaging wind threat, but also cause tornadoes).
Right now, we have two different areas highlighted in that 3 out of 5 risk level. The damaging wind threat seems to be at the peak strongest in the northwest right as that line moves in, so hence the level 3 of 5 risk for tonight.
As the line moves into the central part of the state, in the level 2 of 5, the winds will STILL REMAIN STRONG. Just because you might be in the level 2 of 5, do NOT let your guard down. Damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail are still a threat.
For the level 3 of 5 risk in the southeast, high resolution guidance is suggesting scattered thunderstorms developing ahead of that main line. These storms would be developing in an environment that could be conducive for tornadoes. There is plenty of shear, along with instability (energy), so there is a potential for supercell development. If everything lines up properly, there could even be long lived tornadoes. In this area, as the line moves through after those scattered storms, there could STILL be damaging winds and another tornado threat with that line.
What do you need to do?
- Take a strong note that this activity is moving through during the night. (!!!!!!!) Most of you will be sleeping. It is imperative that you have multiple ways to receive warnings, and a way to wake you up.
- Make a safety plan now. Do not wait until a warning is issued. If you are woken up, chances are much lower you will be able to take action quickly. Have that plan in place, know that plan, make sure everyone in your house/family/friends knows that plan, or what their plan is, and you will save time if a warning is issued.
- Locate your nearest shelters if you don't have adequate shelter. Note the time it would take to get there, and have your safety kit by the door ready to go.
- Have a safety kit ready, either in your shelter, or by the door. This includes things like, flashlights, shoes, ways to receive that warning info, whistle, food, water, list of medications, contact info, etc. Also have a helmet ready to be put on everyone.
- Damaging winds can cause structural damage and trees down, similar to tornadoes, so plan to take shelter no matter what warning is issued.
- Make sure you can move your pets quickly. If you're panicking/anxious after warning is issued, they will also be panicked/anxious, and your ability to get them and move them will drastically decrease.
- Take a picture of you AND your pet, so if you get separated somehow, you have something that shows which animal is yours.
Follow throughout the day for updates. Take the time to make sure you are prepared and ready. Almost all of this info is posted whenever there is a tornado threat. It's great to be ready now, so you can adapt and use your plan whenever there is any threat. We'll post more info soon!
**UPDATE: All of the area is now under a level 3 risk! See our timeline for the latest graphics.**
AND it's time for a weather chat: Tonight, we have a line of storms moving through the state, from northwest to southeast. There is going to be VERY strong winds in the atmosphere as that line moves through the state.
This can do multiple things. Drive that line of storms quickly (which can contribute to the damaging wind threat), storms can tap into that wind and bring it to the surface (contributing to the damaging wind threat), and allow storms to stay strong and rotate (which can not only contribute to the damaging wind threat, but also cause tornadoes).
Right now, we have two different areas highlighted in that 3 out of 5 risk level. The damaging wind threat seems to be at the peak strongest in the northwest right as that line moves in, so hence the level 3 of 5 risk for tonight.
As the line moves into the central part of the state, in the level 2 of 5, the winds will STILL REMAIN STRONG. Just because you might be in the level 2 of 5, do NOT let your guard down. Damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail are still a threat.
For the level 3 of 5 risk in the southeast, high resolution guidance is suggesting scattered thunderstorms developing ahead of that main line. These storms would be developing in an environment that could be conducive for tornadoes. There is plenty of shear, along with instability (energy), so there is a potential for supercell development. If everything lines up properly, there could even be long lived tornadoes. In this area, as the line moves through after those scattered storms, there could STILL be damaging winds and another tornado threat with that line.
What do you need to do?
- Take a strong note that this activity is moving through during the night. (!!!!!!!) Most of you will be sleeping. It is imperative that you have multiple ways to receive warnings, and a way to wake you up.
- Make a safety plan now. Do not wait until a warning is issued. If you are woken up, chances are much lower you will be able to take action quickly. Have that plan in place, know that plan, make sure everyone in your house/family/friends knows that plan, or what their plan is, and you will save time if a warning is issued.
- Locate your nearest shelters if you don't have adequate shelter. Note the time it would take to get there, and have your safety kit by the door ready to go.
- Have a safety kit ready, either in your shelter, or by the door. This includes things like, flashlights, shoes, ways to receive that warning info, whistle, food, water, list of medications, contact info, etc. Also have a helmet ready to be put on everyone.
- Damaging winds can cause structural damage and trees down, similar to tornadoes, so plan to take shelter no matter what warning is issued.
- Make sure you can move your pets quickly. If you're panicking/anxious after warning is issued, they will also be panicked/anxious, and your ability to get them and move them will drastically decrease.
- Take a picture of you AND your pet, so if you get separated somehow, you have something that shows which animal is yours.
Follow throughout the day for updates. Take the time to make sure you are prepared and ready. Almost all of this info is posted whenever there is a tornado threat. It's great to be ready now, so you can adapt and use your plan whenever there is any threat. We'll post more info soon!
