Twin States Weather Blog

Severe Weather Possible Later Today and Tonight...

* There is growing evidence that we may be dealing with the threat of severe thunderstorms late this evening and into the overnight hours tonight. Moisture is slowly beginning to increase; we're seeing some 60+ degree dewpoints make their way into southern Louisiana. As the surface low deepens northwest of here, we'll see that moisture-rich air make its way into central MS and AL.

* The magnitude of the threat of severe weather is still a bit in question...The primary cause of the uncertainty is exactly how much of that moisture laden air can get as far north as the I-20 corridor...This will determine how much severe weather we see...The wind fields aloft are impressive, and the shear values certainly suggest a strong threat of severe weather and possibly tornadoes. As long as the moisture return is sufficient, we will likely see an episode of severe weather.

* I will post another update this afternoon with more information...

posted by WTOK Weather Staff @ 6:55 AM