Monday, the Big Day?

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day2probotlk_0600_anyAlthough I will be out in the field looking for storms today/Sunday, the next day that really captures my attention is Monday.

This is just a quick overview before I hit the road, but the Storm Prediction Center is already highlighting parts of the upper Midwest/upper Plains for a risk of significant severe weather, including damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes.

As far as tornadoes are concerned, the data that I have seen so far indicates the potential for at least a few tornadoes. There is also the possibility that there could be a particularly intense (EF-2 or stronger) tornado given the combined amount of wind shear and instability in the forecast.

Here’s the 12z NAM forecast Significant Tornado parameter for 4 p.m. local time Monday:
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Quincy

I am a meteorologist and storm chaser who travels around North America documenting, photographing and researching severe weather. I earned a B.S. in Meteorology at Western Connecticut State University in 2009 and my professional weather forecasting experience includes time with The Weather Channel, WTNH-TV and WREX-TV.

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