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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Early This Week

The threat for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are likely from the central and southern Plains into the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys and Mid-Atlantic early this week. A couple of slow moving systems will track west to east, while a plume of moisture focuses near a stalled front. Some of the thunderstorms could contain damaging winds and large hail, while flood watches extend from MO/IL to DE/NJ. Read More >

Showalter Index

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Showalter Index greater than 0: Stable, but weak convection possible for SI = 1-2 if strong lifting is present.
Showalter Index between 0 and -3: Moderately unstable.
Showalter Index between -4 and -6: Very Unstable.
Showalter Index between less than -6: Extremely Unstable.

Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Early This Week

Showalter Index

by Tim Brice and Todd Hall

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