Chicago, IL – Thunderstorms are expected across the Great Lakes, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys on Sunday, though no severe weather is predicted. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center released its convective outlook early Friday, indicating a low-risk storm event across these regions.
According to the NWS, an upper-level trough will move through the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on Sunday, potentially sparking thunderstorms near a front stretching across the central and eastern Gulf Coast. Additional storms are likely west of a ridge in the western U.S. and in north-northwesterly mid-level flow across the Great Lakes.
Despite the broad area of potential storm activity, no severe weather threats are expected. The forecast suggests localized thunderstorm activity, with little risk of damaging winds or large hail. Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes region, including parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, are expected to be isolated in nature and should subside by Sunday night.
Residents are advised to stay updated on changing weather conditions, particularly if traveling through these regions. However, overall, the outlook remains relatively mild for the early September storm activity.
