OEP Director Mary Jones provided the following information:
Timing and Overview:
An upper level disturbance is predicted to cross our area on Thursday, April 4th. Warming temperatures and increasing moisture with the disturbance will contribute to bring a threat for severe weather to the area Thursday afternoon into the evening hours.
Four State Impacts:
Impacts: Damaging winds and large hail are the primary threats. Isolated tornadoes will also be possible. We will have a better feel for the overall risk of tornadoes as the event gets closer.