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Powerful Storms Rumble Across Gulf Coast Tonight

October 28, 2021
UPDATED By WeatherBug Meteorologists
Dangerous weather will march across the central Gulf Coast through the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, packing a few instances of damaging wind gusts and a short-lived tornado.

Feeding upon a warm, moist environment, a sharp cold front will kick up a few more gusty thunderstorms near and along the Interstate 10 corridor from eastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle overnight. Most at risk for isolated damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph and even a short-lived tornado will be cities such as Biloxi, Miss., Mobile, Ala., and Pensacola to Tallahassee, Fla.

Tornado Watches remain in place from southern Alabama to the western Florida Panhandle. Mobile, Ala., and Pensacola, Fla., are included.

Severe weather won’t be the only headache dished out overnight. Very heavy rainfall, as much as 2 to 5 inches in a brief time, will lead to urban and flash flooding. This will be especially true for poor drainage and low-lying areas. Remember, if you approach a roadway covered in water, it is best to, Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”

Make sure you know the difference between a watch and warning should they be issued. A watch means that the ingredients for severe weather are present, and you should have a plan in place for acting. A warning means that severe weather is imminent, and you need to act fast to protect life and well-being. Remember the phrase, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"