SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH Issued for Parts of TX, LA, and AR

A severe thunderstorm watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Texas, western and northern Louisiana, and far southern Arkansas until 7 PM CST this evening.

Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon through this evening with the potential for some supercells.

Primary threats include:

  • Scattered damaging wind gusts to 65 mph possible
  • Scattered large hail events up to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
  • A tornado or two possible
Caleb Carmichael
Caleb Carmichael

Caleb is the owner of Gulf Coast Storm Center. He is currently an undergraduate student at Mississippi State University majoring in geoscience with a concentration in broadcast and operational meteorology. While not yet a meteorologist, Caleb has been providing weather updates, news, and analysis for the Gulf Coast since 2014.

Articles: 884