Here is an update concerning the severe weather threat through the remainder of this afternoon and evening:
The threat of severe weather has increased slightly mainly for northern portions of the area.
WHAT: MARGINAL (level 1 of 5) RISK of Severe Weather
WHEN: Mainly late this afternoon through this evening
WHERE: Mainly along/north of I-10/12 and along/west of I-59
CONFIDENCE: We are confident there will be isolated to scattered thunderstorms, and have less confidence in the occurrence of any severe weather.
IMPACTS: The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:
- Isolated wind gusts greater than 60 mph are possible.
- Winds of this magnitude are capable of causing damage to trees and power lines, leading to isolated/scattered power outages
- A few storms could also produce periods of heavy rain leading to street flooding or other ponding of water in low lying and poor drainage areas.