Severe Weather Update: Severe thunderstorms expected overnight

Here is an update from the National Weather Service in New Orleans concerning the severe weather threat later today through tonight.

Overview:

WHAT: SLIGHT to ENHANCED RISK of Severe Weather

WHEN: Late today into Tuesday morning.

WHERE: All of Southeast LA and Southern MS.

CONFIDENCE:

Confidence continues to increase that severe thunderstorms will impact portions of Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi, especially along and north of the I-10/12 corridor.

Confidence in timing is slightly lower, with storms possibly entering our western areas as early this evening then progressing east thru early Tuesday morning.

Impacts:

The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:

• Wind gusts greater than 60 mph

• A few tornadoes, some strong possible in the Enhanced risk area.

• Large hail.

In addition to the severe weather threat, rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is forecast with locally higher amounts possible.

This rainfall could lead to ponding of water in low lying areas and areas of poor drainage.