Click HERE for an update concerning the severe weather threat today and tonight.
Changes from the previous update:
- The high wind warning has been extended to all of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi
- Otherwise, no major changes
Overview:
WHAT: ENHANCED RISK to MODERATE RISK of Severe Weather
WHEN: This afternoon into the nighttime hours
WHERE: All of Southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, with the greatest threat being north of I-10/I-12 corridor
CONFIDENCE: Confidence continues to increase that severe weather will occur. Confidence is also increasing that damaging winds with a line of storms will be the main threat. There is a threat for both embedded tornadoes within the line as well as strong (EF2+) tornadoes.
Impacts:
The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:
Damaging Winds:
- Wind gusts greater than 70 mph will be possible
- Trees and powerlines could be damaged and lead to isolated/scattered power outages
Tornadoes:
- Tornadoes will be possible, and a few could be strong and/or long track
Rainfall:
- In addition to the severe weather threat, rainfall of 1 to 1.5 inches is forecast with locally higher amounts possible.
- This rainfall could lead to ponding of water in low-lying areas and areas of poor drainage.
The briefing highlights the threats associated with this system.
