![]() ![]() The bow-echo thunderstorm complex appeared to meet the definition of a derecho: a destructive arc of thunderstorms characterized by dangerous, widespread winds. Satellite imagery shared on social media by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed lightning flashing in the dangerous storm over Illinois, along with a separate storm system moving south through Kentucky and Tennessee. Latest: /sRG6GjepJ7- NOAA Satellites June 29, 2023 Damaging winds, large #hail, and a few #tornadoes will be possible through this evening. #GOESEast □️ is watching over portions of the Midwest this afternoon where there's an #EnhancedRisk and #ModerateRisk for #severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center was forecasting a level 4 out of 5 risk for damaging winds up to 90 mph, along with large hail and a few tornadoes for nearly 2 million people across Central Illinois. It was expected to bring wind gusts that could be stronger than hurricane-force – 74 mph – at times. The storm was expected to move east through Illinois, Indiana and possibly into Kentucky, then dissipate Thursday evening. Rebecca Schmitt, who took the photo, said described the clouds as "awesome looking." Courtesy Rebecca Schmitt The storm in Mattoon, Illinois, around 1 p.m. ![]()
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