Forecasters update severe weather forecast for Sunday night in Evansville, Henderson areas

The National Weather Service says severe storms are expected Sunday night in the Tri-State.

Here’s what forecasters are saying about the severe weather threat.

When will severe storms arrive in Evansville and Henderson?

A model published by the National Weather Service showed storms firing west of the Tri-State around 5 p.m., then moving through the Evansville and Henderson areas between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

What type of severe weather is possible in the Tri-State?

The most likely types of severe weather are damaging wind gusts (some reaching 75 mph or more) and large hail that can be 2 inches in diameter.

National Weather Service meteorologists said tornadoes are also possible. The greatest tornado threat is southwest of the Evansville/Henderson area, according to the National Weather Service.

Flooding is also a concern

May has already been a wet month in southwestern Indiana and western Kentucky. Sunday’s storms will only worsen the problem.

The first line of storms that occurred Sunday morning dropped 0.55 inches of rain, as measured at Evansville Regional Airport. This brings May’s total to 7.10 inches of precipitation. The normal for this point of the month in Evansville is 4.24 inches.

The weather service posted a flood warning for the region through Monday morning, noting that excessive runoff from rain caused by storms could result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying, flood-prone locations.

Evansville Doppler Weather Radar

This article originally appeared in the Evansville Courier & Press: Will there be thunderstorms in Evansville and Henderson tonight?