[warn-news] FW: [mvarbb] Severe Weather Potential

[Steve Lewis]

Telzerow, Bill D CTR 754 ELSG/LRG wrote:
> The Storm Prediction Center in Oklahoma has placed the lower 75% of Ohio
> in a Slight Risk for Severe Weather late afternoon, early evening.
> Debris clouds from ongoing storms have burned off providing for enhanced
> instability for the area of Western, Southwestern, Central Ohio and
> points East.  
> 
> The atmosphere is steadily becoming ripe for Strong to Severe
> Thunderstorms.  Dew Points @~ 70 degrees F, supporting upper dynamics in
> the low and mid levels of the atmosphere, moisture content approaching
> the potential for up to two (2) inches of rain, and temperatures at or
> about 90 Degrees F all contribute to the potential for Severe Weather.
> Additionally, there will several disturbances moving in this general
> direction, providing the necessary energy to initialize the storms.
> 
> Everyone should stay alert for not only Strong to Severe Storms, but the
> potential for flooding.  SKYWARN, XWARN, WARN, and Emergency Management
> personnel should be prepared to activate if necessary.  Remember, heavy
> rainfall amounts should be reported to NWS Wilmington, especially in the
> category of 1 inch per hour, 1 inch total, and any observed flooding,
> along with any observations that meet Severe criteria.
> 
> Greatest threat for severe weather appears to be Damaging Straight Line
> Winds...  Everyone should monitor TV, Radio, and NOAA Weather Radios for
> any rapidly changing conditions.
> 
> Bill 
> Bill Telzerow 
> NWS ID  OGN 510 
> KC8LQX 
> "The Best Weather Instrument Yet Devised is a Pair of Human Eyes." 
>