High Severe Thunderstorm Risk Sunday; Damaging Winds, Hail & A Few Tornadoes Possible

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams June 1, 2016

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It has been several months since we have had an ideal setup for widespread severe thunderstorms. You have to look all the way back to Late February or even last year. Sunday will bring the potential for widespread severe storms carrying the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. What is this caused by?

On Sunday, a low pressure system will move over the Eastern Great Lakes. This partnered with impressive wind shear and CAPE levels exceeding 2,000 J/kg, along with strong lift will create an ideal severe storm setup for Pennsylvania. We are especially focusing on Central and Eastern PA, as these areas are at the highest risk.

Here is our Severe Thunderstorm Threat Map as well as a Main Risks Graphic, take a look.

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Last updated on June 2, 2016

Lead Forecaster Josh Adams

Josh has been passionate about weather as long as his memory dates! From watching the Weather Channel at age 7, to making hand-drawn hurricane maps at age 11, starting his first weather site at 13, and founding PWA at 15 and forecasting for the state for the past 9 years, Josh's interest in weather has never dwindled! As difficult as it is, he greatly enjoys forecasting for Pennsylvania due to its countless microclimates. The state is an East Coast severe weather hotspot and nearly always home to the rain/snow line during winter storms!