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* Tornadic supercells continue across much western Tennessee...Trained spotters have reported tornadoes on the ground there. Those supercells look very, very intense and are probably producing hail the size of baseballs.* We are watching the corridor from Shreveport to Memphis closely. This is the corridor where we expect supercells to begin to develop over the next couple of hours. These will then move east, and affect most of our area. Until they actually form, it will be tough to say exactly where and when the bad weather will affect us. I'll take a stab at it now, but know that this can and probably will be adjusted as we move through the rest of the day:
TIMING: Supercells will move from west to east between 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm. PLEASE understand that this is not an absolute range - there is the potential for things to erupt sooner or last longer - this is just a guide.
LOCATION: The greatest threat of tornadoes in our area will come along and north of U.S. Highway 80 - but you should know that there is at least some threat of tornadoes today across most of our area.
WHAT TO DO: First, don't panic or be scared. There's no need. You simply need to have a way of getting weather warnings - NOAA Weather Radio is the best option. You can buy one at a local consumer electronics store.
You need to also have a pre-determined safe place in your home that every family member knows and will go to in the event of a tornado warning. A basement works best, but an interior bathroom, hallway, or closet on the lowest floor works well too.
I know we've said that a lot, but the last two paragraphs are the most important part in all of this. If you live in a mobile home, tonight would be a good night to spend with a friend or relative who lives in a more substantial structure.
posted by WTOK Weather Staff @ 1:21 PM
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