West Salem, IL Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 945 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms today into the early evening hours. Locally damaging winds and marginally severe hail up to 1 inch in diameter will be possible with the strongest storms. There is enough wind shear for a brief, weak tornado or two as well. Otherwise locally heavy rain is likely through tonight. This may result in local, minor flood issues. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect until 5 p.m. South winds will average 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Thunderstorm chances linger Thursday and Friday. They are highest Thursday, and will have a locally heavy rain and lightning hazard. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters should be prepared in case activation is requested this afternoon or evening.