Weather Alert: Severe weather possible tomorrow, including risk for tornado

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There is a strong possibility that severe weather will impact Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes tomorrow, including the risk for a significant tornado.

 

The timing of this weather is currently estimated to be between Noon and 9pm. There is an enhanced (3 out of 5) to moderate risk (4 out of 5) risk for severe weather as well as the potential for heavy rainfall.


 

The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:

Tornadoes: Tornadoes will be possible, and a few could be strong (EF2+) and/or long track. There is potential for a significant tornado outbreak.

Damaging Winds: Wind gusts greater than 60 mph will be possible. Trees and powerlines could be damaged and lead to isolated/scattered power outages


Large Hail: Large hail over 1 inch in diameter will be possible

Rainfall: Generally 2-3 inches Tuesday with locally higher amounts possible. Rainfall rates of 2-5″ per hour possible, mainly north of I-10/I-12.