Twin States Weather Blog

Afternoon Update

* We are watching supercells forming out in western Mississippi. These seem to be forming into multicellular clusters out ahead of the squall line. But, the threat of tornadoes will continue as long as these supercells can stay independent of the line.

* Our expectation is that the individual cells will be overtaken by the line and they will merge with the squall line later this evening. Then, this squall line will race from west to east across the area. Some damaging winds are possible, along with the threat of tornadoes. While the largest chance of a significant tornado outbreak remain north of here, we must remain aware and prepared for the possibility of severe weather tonight across Mississippi and west Alabama.

* MUCH colder air will come in late tonight into tomorrow. Temperatures tomorrow will likely stay steady in the lower 50's, with a stiff northerly breeze making it feel much colder. The chilly air will hang around; temperatures Thursday and Friday morning will likely fall into the middle 20's. This will be our first widespread hard freeze of the year, so if you have agricultural interests, be sure to take any action necessary to your specific operation.

posted by WTOK Weather Staff @ 3:11 PM