GREAT LAKES WEATHER: Storms tonight

19 April 2011

Storms tonight

(Regional radar image for 9.03 p.m.)

Alright, where shall we begin this update. We have a line of storms crossing into Indiana which is looking fairly good in terms of its physics and its moving rather quickly. 70 mph is its speed. Now, there are some warnings on some of these storms and most of them look as though they are going to turn into just plain severe storm warnings. I have been following these storms over the past hour and the biggest thing I am seeing with them seem to be very strong gusty winds.

Biggest threat tonight with the storms will be small hail, heavy downpours and potentially strong gusty winds. The line is moving northeast and if things continue the way they are these storms dont weaken or anything here are the timings of them:

Fort Wayne: between 11.00 p.m. and 1.00 a.m.
Toledo: between 12.00 a.m. and 2.00 a.m.

If they hold up long enough to make it Detroit, then the time for Detroit will be between 1.00 a.m. and 3.00 a.m.

Remember, these are quick moving storms and they are racing northeast, literally, at 70 mph...so very quick moving storms. When storms move this fast...you get strong gusty winds from them, so if you have chairs or something outside that can blow away easily... do make sure you bring them in ahead of the storm. There is nothing worse than getting sued by a neighbor because your chair flew into their car. You never know.

Now this is all pending that these storms do hold up, which I am thinking that they will for the western part of the forecast region tonight.

Remember, warnings are associated with this line of storms, so do make sure that you check that link on the daily forecasts so you can follow those storms. If things really get out of control tonight, then I will update you all. Remember, night time storms are by far the hardest to handle because you can not see anything, except for lightning. So for all you lightning watchers, if you stay up late enough you should get a show.

Due to the intense monitoring of these storms this evening, I was unable to get those nighttime forecasts done, however the link to the radar is still there. In general, I think it will be rather obvious of what we'll see across the region...scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Erie and Buffalo, scattered rain showers and thunderstorms likely in Cleveland and scattered thunderstorms, some could be strong in Fort Wayne and Toledo, and some plain old storms possible in Detroit tonight. Lows rising to about 50° in Toledo and Fort Wayne later tonight. However there of course will be a morning update tomorrow, so dont worry about that.

Again, if things get really wild across the region tonight, then of course I will update you on the situation, but if there is no update, then you know that things are either calm, or the storms died, or the storms are easy not as inclimate so they wont require an update.

Again, biggest threat for the storms tonight will be heavy downpours, strong gusty winds and possible small hail.

I'll keep you updated as always, but for now, I am Timmy Albertson and that's the weather! Keep checking back for updates because I'll have them for you as always.

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Wednesday forecast

Cleveland: Mostly cloudy throughout the day and overnight. Highs in the mid 40's with overnight lows in the mid 30's. Winds NW at 5-10 mph, shifting to the SE at 10-15 mph this evening.
Erie: Mostly cloudy throughout the day and overnight. Highs in the lower 40's with overnight lows in the low to mid 30's. Winds W-WNW at 5-10 mph, shifting to SE at 10-15 mph this evening.
Toledo: Mostly cloudy throughout the day and overnight. Highs in the lower 40's with overnight lows around 40°. Winds SW at 10-15 mph, gusting to 25 mph, then shifting to SW at 10-15 mph this evening.

http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/radar/displayRad.php?icao=KIWX&prod=n0r&bkgr=black&endDate=20110419&endTime=-1&duration=0 Link to regional radar.

Extended forecasts (made at 8.07 wednesday)

CLEVELAND
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with rain showers developing in the mid morning and then rain showers likely after noon. Highs in the lower 50’s. Winds S at 15-20 mph with gusts of 35 mph possible.
Tomorrow Night: Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely in the early evening, then becoming scattered before midnight and mixing with snow. Scattered snow showers possible after midnight. Lows in the lower 30’s. Winds becoming W at 20-25 mph with gusts of 40 mph likely.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers possible in the morning, then scattered snow showers likely throughout the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30’s. Accumulations around an inch or two possible. Winds NW at 25-30 mph with gusts of 40 mph likely in the late afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with lake effect snow showers likely throughout the evening and then lessening up after midnight. New accumulations around an inch or two likely. Lows around 30°. Winds NW at 25-35 mph with gusts of 45 mph likely.

ERIE
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with rain showers developing in the late afternoon. Highs in the upper 40’s. Winds SE at 15-20 mph with gusts of 30 mph possible by the late afternoon.
Tomorrow Night: Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely throughout the evening, then becoming scattered and mixing with snow after midnight. Scattered snow showers possible towards sunrise. Lows in the lower 30’s. Winds W at 20-25 mph with gusts of 40 mph possible.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers possible in the morning, then lake effect snow showers likely throughout the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30’s. New accumulations around an inch or two possible. Winds NW at 25-30 mph with gusts of 40 mph likely in the late afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with lake effect snow showers likely throughout the night. New accumulations around an inch or two likely. Lows around 30°. Winds of 25-35 mph with gusts of 45 mph likely.

FORT WAYNE
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely throughout the morning and early afternoon. Rain showers becoming scattered in the late afternoon. Highs around 50°. Winds S-SW at 15-20 mph with gusts of 35 mph likely.
Tomorrow Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers likely in the early evening, then mixing with snow in the evening and becoming all snow before midnight. Scattered snow showers possible overnight. Lows in the lower 30’s. Winds W-WNW at 20-25 mph with gusts of 40 mph possible after midnight.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers and flurries possible throughout the day. Highs in the lower 30’s. Winds NW at 25-30 mph with gusts of 40 mph likely by the late afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers and flurries possible in the evening, otherwise lingering flurries after midnight with a low in the mid to upper 20’s. Winds NW at 20-25 mph with gusts of 40 mph likely.

TOLEDO
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers developing in the early morning, then rain showers by noon. Highs around 50°. Winds S-SW at 15-20 mph with gusts of 35 mph possible.
Tomorrow Night: Mostly cloudy with rain showers becoming scattered in the early evening, then mixing with snow in the evening. Scattered snow showers possible after midnight. Lows in the lower 30’s. Winds becoming W at 15-25 mph with gusts of 40 mph possible after midnight.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers likely in the morning, then lingering scattered snow showers and flurries possible throughout the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30’s. Winds NW at 25-30 mph with gusts of 45 mph likely by the late afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries possible throughout the overnight. Lows in the mid 20’s. Winds NW at 25-35 mph with gusts of 45 mph likely.