Whew, Most Dodged Severe Storms, Quiet Period Monday-Tuesday.

Yesterday, all signs pointed to a widespread outbreak of tornadoes across multiple states.  That did happen and unfortunately some deaths were reported.   However, I'm sure the SPC's forecasters would agree the weather underperformed the Levels 4 & 5 severe risk.  SPC expected multiple long track tornadoes.

Their storm report map shows one in Mississippi & two in Alabama.  That's a far cry from the great Tornado outbreak of April 3-4, 1974 (before Global Warming).  Friday & Saturday had 56 tornado reports. Compare that to April 1974 when the tornadoes reported were 128.

The number of long tracks back then were numerous, with many being F 4 & 5 intensity.  I'm a little puzzled by the comments from our local NWS office this morning.

Issued at 348 AM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

After perhaps at least one of the strongest historical tornado
outbreaks in our CWA (not by count but after surveys possibly by
intensity and path length) the forecast is generally quiet for the
next week. There will be some small rain chances but overall we
are looking at cool and dry conditions most days.

"strongest historical tornado outbreaks"?  I guess they don't remember the 70s?  Perhaps not born yet?  The past two days were bad, not disagreeing with that.  But to call them "historical"?  I think not.  Thankfully, for the South Shore, the bark was worse than the bite.  North of Lake P., there were several touchdowns with damage.  Fortunately for today's big Metairie parade, the weather was perfect.

All of yesterday's storms have pushed into Florida and along the East Coast. 

The real chilly air is staying to our north, but the next several mornings will be sweater weather.

Our next weather maker is along the West coast and will bring us another cold front late Wednesday.  With limited Gulf return flow, rain chances will be low with no severe weather expected.

Enjoy the next several days as the Spring Equinox arrives (Spring!) on Thursday at 4:01 AM.  Stay tuned!