April 3, 20188 yr URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 31 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 730 PM EDT Tue Apr 3 2018 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Central and southeast Indiana Central Kentucky Southwest Ohio * Effective this Tuesday night and Wednesday morning from 730 PM until 100 AM EDT. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes possible Widespread damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible SUMMARY...Bands of strong-severe storms will continue to move across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana into tonight, in advance of a cold front moving eastward from Illinois. A few tornadoes will be possible with both pre-frontal supercells, as well as with circulations embedded in what may become a more solid line later this evening. Otherwise, damaging winds and large hail can be expected with the stronger storms. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 80 statute miles east and west of a line from 35 miles east northeast of Dayton OH to 20 miles south of Bowling Green KY. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU1). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.
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