1/8/24 730P UPDATE: Answering your questions: Will the cold air help save us from severe weather? Plus a look at new data and the Karrie Meter

Looking at the potential for severe weather as we head through later this evening, I wanted to take a couple of seconds to answer a questions I’ve received a bunch today: “It is cloudy and…

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Exploring Meteorology: Part 17 – Hurricanes & Tropical Systems

Introduction: Hurricanes, with their powerful winds and torrential rains, are among the most formidable weather events on Earth. In this educational post, we’ll embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of hurricanes, exploring their…

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Severe weather possible this evening and overnight, some strong tornadoes possible: Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 1/8/24

A couple of big hitters for today:1. It will be windy 2. There will be storms this evening and then overnight3. Some of those storms will be severe4. A few of those severe storms will…

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Multi-day severe threat in South, snow in northern half of country, frigid air to affect north central US: CONUS Monday-Thursday forecast – 1/7/2024

The weather at the start of this week will be very messy in a lot of places, to say the least. The most concerning threat is the multi-day severe threat affecting the Southeast Monday and…

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1/7/24 915p UPDATE: Windy everywhere, with severe weather possible and localized flash flooding likely, Monday

A few changes to the forecast tonight. And none of them are “Good” changes. The general forecast is still pretty straight-forward. From what I’ve seen tonight, I expect we will be waking up tomorrow morning…

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Severe Weather for Monday Night/Tuesday Morning

You can find the timeline for your county here. The line of storms for tomorrow looks like a pretty mixed bag with varying possibilities. There is a slim window between where the storms can form…

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1/7/24 1230p Update: Severe weather still possible Monday, wind and flooding may be bigger concern: a county-by-county breakdown for Southern MS/AL/LA

The general forecast is pretty straight-forward. The Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk for severe weather north of the Warm Front and an Enhanced Risk for south of the Warm Front for Monday night…

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Exploring Meteorology: Part 15 – Blizzards & Winter storms

Introduction: Winter brings not only picturesque snowscapes but also the potential for extreme and hazardous weather events. In this educational post, we’ll explore two of winter’s most significant meteorological challenges: blizzards and other winter storms.…

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A Stormy Start to the Week and Weekend – Weekly Outlook for MS/LA/AL 1/6/24

As we approach a new week in this fairly brisk January, we’ll have a few warmer than normal days with storms and even some severe weather possible. A front from the southern plains will rapidly…

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