Pay Attention Saturday, Tornado Watch North Shore

This is a quick post to remind you that we have the "Potential" for strong storms later today, especially after dark.  Many of you know I enjoy golf since I can play that game despite my small size.  Years ago, the PGA had a promo showing Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and others making spectacular shots with the announcer saying "These guys are good".   I feel that way with the forecasters at NHC & SPC as they are specialists in their field.  It's not very often you'll see SPC (Storm Prediction Center) put out a level 4 (moderate) severe risk, meaning they are very confident strong tornadoes will develop within that area. These guys/gals are that good!

Clearly, the highest risk is just to our north, however, the North Shore is under a level 3 with a Tornado Watch in effect until 3 PM while the South Shore is a level 2 risk.

 

Those watches may be extended to include the South Shore too with coastal Mississippi later tonight.  This Severe risk is due to a powerful upper trough diving into central Texas. We are in the warm air sector with temps in the 70s.

From what I'm seeing, this will be a widespread outbreak of severe storms covering many states,  There are two areas of strong storms affecting SE LA/MS this morning.

All of the radar images are from 10:45 AM.  Use your FOX 8 Weather App to keep up with the latest radar views.  For now, I believe the worst/highest severe threat arrives towards dark and continues through midnight.  A weak surface front will bring slightly cooler, but much drier air here for Sunday & Monday.

With temps 75-80, dew points 70+ and shifting winds with height, it appears all the ingredients are there for nasty storms marching from Texas across Louisiana.  It is a Pay Attention Day.

Our next real cool down won't arrive until late Tuesday night.  There could be some dense fog around for the fireworks.  It's back to sweaters & jackets late week, but the Arctic air should stay well to our north.  If you're traveling around this afternoon & evening, track those storms on radar so you're not surprised.  There could be some brief street flooding to go along with the severe threat too.  Stay tuned!