It looks like a high-risk severe weather situation is unfolding across the Midwest, especially with supercell development expected this afternoon. Given the conditions—moderate to strong instability, deepening cumulus clouds, and favorable shear—there’s a very real threat of severe weather, including:

Large hail (2+ inches in diameter)

Strong to intense tornadoes (EF2-3+) (EF-3+ in CIG 2 area)

Significant thunderstorms

The timing of the severe weather is still somewhat uncertain, but it's expected to intensify over the next couple of hours. The tornado watch is imminent and will cover the region impacted by these hazards.

If you're in the affected areas, make sure to stay updated through weather alerts and prepare for potential severe storms. Let me know if you'd like a more specific regional forecast.

 

 

 

 

 

Massive tornado near Kankakee, IL, possible EF3-4 with golf ball-size hail.

2 hours ago, nWo said:

Massive tornado near Kankakee, IL, possible EF3-4 with golf ball-size hail.

That's some wild storm chaser video. Too close for me. 

 

 

2 hours ago, Kentucky Windage said:

That's some wild storm chaser video. Too close for me. 

 

 

I watched this tornado go from a funnel cloud to a massive tornado in about 5 minutes.