(11:00AM Sat, July 29th 2023) Saturday morning update regarding multiple disturbances that will continue to move through the region through tonight, along the northern periphery of a ridge in place across the region. This pattern will continue to support chances for rain/t’storms and severe t’storms across portions of the state for one final day in this period.

Update…
•With this update we have increased severe t’storm probabilities to a level 2 threat across portions of Southern Illinois, based on real time information, trends, and the latest model guidance.It is looking increasingly likely that slightly higher severe t’storm coverage can be expected across Southern Illinois.

​Timing & Location…
•This Morning – Tonight, July 29th: Southern Illinois.

Impacts…
•A level 1 to 2 severe t’storm risk is in place across Southern Illinois, from this morning through tonight. Isolated to widely scattered severe t’storms will be likely, posing a risk of damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado.