Here is an update concerning the severe weather threat on Tuesday.
Overview:
WHAT: MARGINAL RISK of Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall
WHEN: Tuesday night for the severe threat. Tuesday through Tuesday night for the heavy rain threat.
WHERE: For the severe weather threat, east of a Port Fourchon to New Orleans to Slidell line in Southeast LA and all of coastal MS. For the heavy rain threat, all of South MS and Southeast LA.
CONFIDENCE:
We are confident there will be thunderstorms across the area. We have little confidence any of them will become severe or produce flooding rainfall.
Impacts:
The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:
- Wind gusts greater than 60 mph will be possible
- Trees and powerlines could be damaged and lead to isolated/scattered power outages
- A few tornadoes will be possible
- In addition to the severe weather threat, rainfall of 1 to 2 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 graphics HERE and HERE highlights the threats associated with this system.
