Good morning Tangi,
Click HERE for an update concerning the severe weather threat today and tonight.
Changes from the previous update are minimal.
Overview:
WHAT: MARGINAL RISK to SLIGHT RISK to ENHANCED RISK of Severe Weather
WHEN: Today and this evening
WHERE: The entire area but the greatest threat will be east of I-55 and north of I-12 in LA and I-10 in coastal MS.
CONFIDENCE:
We are confident that there will be thunderstorms across the area and confidence is increasing in thunderstorm development occurring as early as midday if not earlier. Confidence is increasing that a few severe storms will develop during the afternoon across portions of the Florida parishes and southwest MS but how much farther into southeast and south-central LA is uncertain.
Impacts:
The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:
Damaging Winds:
- Wind gusts greater than 60 mph will be possible
- Trees and powerlines could be damaged and lead to isolated/scattered power outages
Large Hail:
- Large hail up to 2 inches in diameter will be possible
Tornadoes:
- Tornadoes will be possible, and a few could be strong
Rainfall:
- In addition to the severe weather threat, rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is forecast with locally higher amounts expected.
- This rainfall could lead to ponding of water in low-lying areas and areas of poor drainage.
- Street flooding is likely from some storms, and flash flooding will be possible in the areas that receive the most rain.
