At this time in April (according to history), highest severe chances would normally be in Texas and southeast Oklahoma (areas shaded in darker red). That bullseye, if you will, gradually moves north as we get in closer to May.
Chances for stronger storms loom next week:
It definitely doesn't have the earmarkings of a major severe outbreak, but chances for stronger storms may very well ramp up by Tuesday and Wednesday. There's an upper low coming in from the southwest which could help to energize some of the storms. Stronger winds aloft combined with some higher Gulf of Mexico moisture moving north will be key. I'll have more updates on air and right here on the blog as we get closer in time, but something we need to keep an eye on as the time frame draws closer. Right now I would say the most likely severe chances are south of us in Oklahoma, but it's close.
Meteor shower peaking next week (April 21/22):
It's one of the oldest known meteor showers in history and it peaks in late April. The Lyrids is underway now, but it won't peak until Tuesday/Wednesday when we could see up to 18 meteors per hour. There aren't many viewing tips other than to get away from city lights and try to look off in a northeast direction. We won't have bright moonlight to wash away faint meteors, so if we get the weather to cooperate, check it out before heading to bed.
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