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Spring-like Severe Pattern Sets Up Across The South
June 14, 2023 at 12:36 AM EDT
Update By WeatherBug Meteorologists
Parts of the country that typically get hit in March and April will be dealing with severe storm chances through midweek.
A stalled front that extends from the southern Plains into the Carolina coast will be responsible for triggering multiple rounds of strong to severe storms today and Wednesday. This front separates warm, very humid air to the south of it with cooler, drier air filtering in from the north. The collision of air masses will be where thunderstorms bubble up throughout today and Wednesday.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for eastern Oklahoma, northeastern Texas, western and southern Arkansas, as well as northern Louisiana. This includes McAllister, OK, Fayetteville to El Dorado Arkansas, Texarkana, TX, as well as Shreveport and Monroe Louisiana. There is also a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place for southwestern Oklahoma.
The best chance for severe weather will occur from the Texas panhandle to northern Louisiana where the government’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk for severe weather. This includes the Dallas-Fort Worth metro as well as Shreveport, LA.
Plentiful low-level moisture and drier air aloft will help in the development in large hail across the South. Storms will also be able to produce gusty winds, with a low threat for a couple of tornadoes each day.
In addition to dangerous thunderstorms, slow-moving and repeated rounds of moderate to heavy rain will be found throughout the South over the next few days. A quick 1 to 3 inches of rain is likely each day, with locally higher amounts. There will be concerns for flooding, especially in urban, low-lying and other more flood prone areas. Remember, it is always best to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” if you approach a flooded roadway.
Make sure to frequently check WeatherBug for updates, as a watch can quickly turn into a warning upon imminent danger. It is important to stay prepared for active weather. Make sure you know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to take place, whereas a warning means severe weather is imminent and you need to act fast to prevent damage to property or even loss of life. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”
A stalled front that extends from the southern Plains into the Carolina coast will be responsible for triggering multiple rounds of strong to severe storms today and Wednesday. This front separates warm, very humid air to the south of it with cooler, drier air filtering in from the north. The collision of air masses will be where thunderstorms bubble up throughout today and Wednesday.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for eastern Oklahoma, northeastern Texas, western and southern Arkansas, as well as northern Louisiana. This includes McAllister, OK, Fayetteville to El Dorado Arkansas, Texarkana, TX, as well as Shreveport and Monroe Louisiana. There is also a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place for southwestern Oklahoma.
The best chance for severe weather will occur from the Texas panhandle to northern Louisiana where the government’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk for severe weather. This includes the Dallas-Fort Worth metro as well as Shreveport, LA.
Plentiful low-level moisture and drier air aloft will help in the development in large hail across the South. Storms will also be able to produce gusty winds, with a low threat for a couple of tornadoes each day.
In addition to dangerous thunderstorms, slow-moving and repeated rounds of moderate to heavy rain will be found throughout the South over the next few days. A quick 1 to 3 inches of rain is likely each day, with locally higher amounts. There will be concerns for flooding, especially in urban, low-lying and other more flood prone areas. Remember, it is always best to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” if you approach a flooded roadway.
Make sure to frequently check WeatherBug for updates, as a watch can quickly turn into a warning upon imminent danger. It is important to stay prepared for active weather. Make sure you know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to take place, whereas a warning means severe weather is imminent and you need to act fast to prevent damage to property or even loss of life. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”