SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- All threats are on the table for Monday’s rounds of severe weather, but some of the most impactful for Michiana are going to be those heavy rains and gusty conditions.
We’ve been seeing some very wet conditions through this month, and that trend is going to continue through tonight with heavy rain as one of our highest threats for tonight’s severe weather.
This is also our highest widespread chance for Michiana to see with the cold front sweeping through bringing that heavy rainfall. Some areas in Michiana could see totals close to an inch through the overnight hours.
Areas that we are watching out for specifically, include Pulaski County, with the Tippecanoe River still at a high-water level. We may see the return of a flood warning for that area.
Damaging winds are also at a higher risk. Strong winds can be as damaging as a tornado, even without having that spin.
Of course, we can’t rule at the chance for anything to spin up, especially west of US-31, but at the moment, these winds are going to be across all of Michiana.
With the two rounds, if we see scattered storms in the afternoon expect gusts getting up to 40-50 miles per hour, but the line overnight will likely see some higher wind values, potentially close to 60 or 70 miles an hour, totally in the criteria for a severe thunderstorm warning.
Again, these winds can be as damaging as any tornado so they should not be taken lightly. Make sure that you’re staying updated with the ABC57 weather app.