Violent storms could threaten Chicago, but the greatest tornado risk is expected to its southwest.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate risk for severe weather across west central Illinois Saturday. By Matthew Cappucci Matthew Cappucci Meteorologist, Capital Weather Gang Email Bio Follow March 27 at 4:25 PM A dangerous severe weather outbreak is likely across parts of the Midwest on Saturday, with tornadoes — a few large and intense — damaging hail, and destructive straight-line winds.
The imminent storms also raise another concern — whether people should seek refuge in a community shelter at times when social distancing is vital. Experts we spoke with recommended prioritizing the most immediate threat — in this case, tornadoes — but acknowledge the challenging elements of mitigating both risks at once.Areas affected
Surrounding the moderate risk is an enhanced risk for severe weather, marking a region that could still see severe storms but is less likely to see the high-end severe potential. Meanwhile, Indianapolis, Nashville and Chicago are all under a slight risk , where more scattered strong storms with wind and hail are probable. Still, an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.A look at the setup that will favor severe thunderstorms over Illinois and the Midwest on Saturday.
In the warm sector to the south, light rain will give way to partial clearing during the afternoon. Any sunshine that develops will be particularly concerning, heating the ground and elevating the severe risk. The storms will evolve “into a possible squall line as [they] move into the Ohio River Valley after dark Saturday evening,” wrote the National Weather Service in Chicago.
— NWS Lincoln IL March 27, 2020 With a rapidly evolving severe weather event looking likely, it’s imperative to have a severe weather plan in place before storms threaten. Communicating that plan with loved ones is also key.
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