Tuesday starts fairly quiet. It is windy and humid, but we stay dry during most of the morning. Winds ahead of the storms will gust 40-45 mph through the day. The threat for severe weather increases through the afternoon and into the evening.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the viewing area under a higher than normal risk for widespread severe weather. Both sides of the Lake are under threat with a 3 of 5 for the Southshore, including metro NOLA and parts of the Northshore, and a 4 of 5 for the Northshore and into SW MS. This indicates a higher risk for more numerous and widespread severe storms and tornadoes with more intense damage. While nothing is guaranteed, the forecast parameters are coming together for this possibility.
The highest threat looks to be in south central MS. That would be near Hattiesburg, but our area could see strong t-storms. Not everyone will see severe weather, but don't let that stop you from being prepared.
Timing (Keep in mind these could change a little, so check in more than once today).
Northshore from 2 pm - 8 pm could see rough weather.
River Parishes from 3 pm - 7 pm could see rough weather.
Bayou Parishes from 4 pm - 7 pm could see rough weather.
Nola Metro from 5 pm - 8 pm could see rough weather.
Coast from 5 pm - 10 pm could see rough weather.
