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Midwest Severe Weather Forecast: Tornadoes & Wind June 9

A multi-day severe weather outbreak threatens the Northern Plains and Midwest with EF2+ tornadoes and 75 mph winds. See the latest forecast and impacts.

A Multi-Day Severe Threat Marches Into The Midwest

Alright y'all, yesterday was a wild ride. We saw a 113 mph wind gust at the Salina airport in Kansas and some life-threatening flash flooding down in the Ozarks. The atmosphere is still incredibly volatile today. We have a multi-day severe weather setup that is going to march right across the country this week.

Today, the bullseye is on the Northern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center has an Enhanced Risk posted for parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Cities like Bismarck, Fargo, and Sioux Falls need to be on high alert. We are looking at a 45 percent probability for widespread damaging winds. Inside that risk area, we have a hatched zone where gusts could easily exceed 75 mph. But that is not all. There is also a 10 percent hatched risk for tornadoes. That means if a storm gets organized, it could drop an EF2 or stronger tornado.

Wednesday Shifts The Threat East

By Wednesday, this whole system shifts east into the Upper Mississippi Valley and the Midwest. We have another Enhanced Risk covering eastern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and northwest Illinois. If you live in Minneapolis, Madison, or the Chicago suburbs, Wednesday afternoon and evening is your timeframe to watch.

The environment is going to be incredibly juicy. We are talking about the potential for hen-egg-sized hail, 75 mph wind gusts, and another hatched risk for strong tornadoes. If you are heading out to a ballgame tomorrow night, like the Braves playing the White Sox up in Chicago, keep a very close eye on the radar. Delays and ground stops at major airport hubs like Chicago O'Hare are highly likely as these storms roll through.

Tropical And Space Weather Updates

Let's take a quick look at the tropics and the sky above. We have two tropical storms, Boris and Cristina, spinning in the Eastern Pacific right now. They are pushing heavy rain into Central America and southern Mexico, so we are watching the flash flood threat down there very closely.

Up in space, the sun is still putting on a show. We are sitting at a G2 Moderate geomagnetic storm level today. If you missed the northern lights last night, you might still catch a faint glow tonight if you live far enough north and get away from city lights.

Bottom Line

We have three straight days of Enhanced Risks for severe weather moving from the Plains to the Great Lakes. Have multiple ways to get warnings that will wake you up at night. Secure your loose patio furniture, park the car in the garage if you can, and know exactly where your safe space is before the sky turns dark.

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