Severe thunderstorms will move across the South and Southeast states today while additional severe thunderstorms develop over the southern Plains later today and tonight.
A front will remain nearly stalled from the southern High Plains to the Southeast today. As a series of upper-air weather disturbances move over this front, clusters of showers and thunderstorms will develop, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, and flooding downpours. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out either.
The government’s Storm Prediction Center has a pair of Slight Risks, or a 2 out of 5 on the severe weather probability scale, for today. One area includes portions of southern Mississippi to Georgia, with a second area found over southern and western Texas.
Some cities at risk for severe weather include Midland and San Antonio, Texas, Mobile, Ala., and Columbus, Ga.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect across portions of central Georgia, southern Mississippi, southwestern Alabama and the far western panhandle of Florida, including Macon, Ga., Hattiesburg, Miss., Mobile, Ala. and Pensacola, Fla. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for southeastern New Mexico into western Texas. including Hobbs, N.M. and Odessa and San Angelo, Texas.
A few stronger thunderstorms will likely develop again on Thursday stretching from southern and southeastern Texas to the Carolinas. A few gusty thunderstorms will also develop over the southern High Plains where another Slight Risk has been issued for Wednesday.
Make sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A “watch” means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A “warning” means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe.
The best way to remain safe is to stay prepared and informed about your local weather. Have a severe weather kit packed with a battery-operated radio, water, and non-perishable food items should you be without power for long periods of time. Also, check the WeatherBug app frequently for any updates on today's severe weather. Remember, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"
