8/28/21 9AM Hurricane Ida county-by-county update for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama

A real quick note on these county-by-county breakdowns. I’ve had some requests for coastal counties and some farther inland. I wish I could get them all. But, I have to draw a line somewhere. If…

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8/27/21 7PM Hurricane Ida update – a county-by-county breakdown for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama

Let me start by saying that this forecast may change. And is not set in stone. I really encourage everyone to check back every – at least! – 12 hours for an update until landfall…

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SPC expands severe risk for Friday & Saturday across South

The Storm Prediction Center continues to monitor a two-punch system on Friday afternoon, evening and into the overnight hours across parts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. As of now, this two-punch system looks…

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Gulf Coast severe threat increases slightly for Weds/Thurs

Not much has changed with the severe weather threat for late Wednesday and into Thursday morning for the Gulf Coast. But the few pieces of the puzzle that have changed, do increase the potential for…

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Severe weather possible, not likely, for Gulf Coast Wed/Thur

So far, model guidance continues to show a cold front trying to push south through the region on Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. While the threat for severe weather persists north of I-20, it…

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SPC issues High Risk for section of Southeast with strongly-worded warning

Another week. Another High Risk from the SPC. This is going to be another dangerous day across parts of the Southeast. Even ‘Stefon’ from SNL is paying attention The “HOD’S” (hodographs) and “CAPES” (instability) are…

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Thursday’s peak severe weather threat for southeast shifting northward, though Gulf Coast not ‘in the clear’

Long title, but hopefully it conveys the truth – and not the hype. Right now it looks like the latest data continues to trend northward with the most significant threat for severe weather. That means…

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Attention turns to Thursday’s (3/25) severe weather threat

It looks like the potential for widespread significant severe weather is – again – in the cards this Thursday for portions of the Southeast and gulf coast. Model guidance continues to show a large area…

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Is the Gulf Coast facing more severe weather or some flooding instead? Yes.

Welp. It was a nice weekend! A bit cloudy. Sort of cool. But in all a nice weekend. The drier, cooler weather is exiting starting Monday and replacing it will be warmer, and much more…

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SPC considering “PDS” Tornado Watch for portions of Mississippi, Alabama

The SPC says a Tornado Watch may be needed for portions of Mississippi and Alabama shortly. This would be a “PDS” Tornado Watch. A “PDS” Tornado Watch is a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” Tornado Watch indicating…

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