A significant outbreak of severe weather will likely unfold from east Texas into the Southeast today into tonight and early Monday.
There is now a level 4 (out of 5) risk for severe weather for north-central Louisiana, central and southern Mississippi, and central and southern Alabama. An expansive level 3 (out of 5) risk area is still in place as well.
In addition to the potential for damaging wind and hail, overnight data is now suggesting there will be a threat for strong tornadoes (EF-2+).
Here is a rough estimate of when each state/region can expect the main threat for severe weather:
- East Texas: late this morning – late this afternoon/early this evening.
- Louisiana: late this morning – tonight.
- Mississippi: early this afternoon – tonight.
- Alabama: early this afternoon – tonight.
- Florida Panhandle: mid/late afternoon – tonight/early Monday.
