National Weather Force has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch/Outlook effective until 11pm EDT for portions of northeast CO, through NE and upper KS area.
A trough, currently positioned over the Great Basin, is expected to lose strength as it starts moving towards the Northern and Central Plains. As this happens, there will be an increase in moisture, atmospheric instability, and deep layer shear across the impacted region. Deep layer shear refers to a change in wind speed and direction with height, which is a crucial factor in the development and intensification of storms.
Simultaneously, a flow of low-level winds from the east is expected to establish itself. These easterly winds can help to transport more moisture into the region, thereby further fueling storm development. These atmospheric changes are set to give rise to lines of multi-cellular storms. Multi-cellular storms consist of a group of thunderstorms that act together as a system, often producing severe weather conditions over a broader area compared to a single storm cell.
The primary risks associated with these storm lines include damaging winds, large hail, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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