Unseasonably strong jet-stream energy is blasting into the Central US right now setting the stage for MULTIPLE DAYS OF SEVERE STORMS.  Tonight's VIDEO UPDATE will focus on the MODERATE RISK area issued for the Lower Ohio and Middle Mississippi River Valley for Friday, particularly Friday evening when the table appears to be set for the possibility of VERY LARGE hail and STRONG TORNADOES.

The return of powerful jet stream winds are expected to result in a multi-day severe weather event across parts of the Midwest/Great Lakes and Ohio Valley as we head into the weekend.  Latest on tornado risk and timing in this video update... 

The Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk of severe storms posted for much of the Midwest and Ohio Valley going into the weekend.  Details on main threats and if tornadoes will be an issue in the blog... 

After weeks of rain, WE FINALLY will have a chance to dry out as we head into middle May. Just how much rain has fallen since March and when Mother Nature turns off the fire hose in this weather outlook.

SPC: "A tornado outbreak is expected today and tonight from parts of the lower Mississippi Valley into the Mid-South and lower Ohio Valley. Numerous tornadoes, along with multiple EF3+ tornadoes, appear likely." Latest on the HIGH RISK and TORNADO THREAT...