Here is an update concerning the low end severe weather threat tomorrow, Thursday, May 1.
Overview:
WHAT: MARGINAL RISK of Severe Weather
WHEN: Possibly in two rounds Thursday
- Round 1: Associated with a storm system currently located over northeastern Texas. This system is forecast to be weakening as it moves into the local area around daybreak tomorrow morning, but could still result in a couple strong/severe storms.
- Round 2: Associated with new storms developing along the old/decaying boundary from the morning storms. Any storms that develop in the afternoon could become strong with a continued low-end threat of a few severe storms.
WHERE: Mainly along and north of a line from Baton Rouge to Hammond to Poplarville.
CONFIDENCE: We are confident there will be isolated to scattered thunderstorms in the area tomorrow, but are less confident that any will be strong to severe.
Impacts:
IF any storms become severe, the main threats will be:
- Wind gusts greater than 60 mph and Hail larger than 1 inch in diameter
- Winds of this magnitude are capable of causing damage to trees and power lines, leading to isolated/scattered power outages
- Hail of this size is capable of causing damage to crops and causing injury to people and animals.
- In addition to the severe weather threat, one or two storms could also produce locally heavy rainfall leading to ponding of water in low lying and poor drainage area
