Latest from the Storm Prediction Center: January 2nd, 2017 as of 2am

Most of the southern sections of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather, including a 5% Tornado risk. Here is the latest from the SPC: Low-level moistening is already underway…

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Overnight Model Data: Latest on severe weather threat for Jan 2 in South

NEW DATA IS BEING DISCUSSED! FOR THE LATEST UPDATE HEAD HERE: http://nickelblock.com/?tag=severe-weather Okay, the overnight data is in and here is what we know, don’t know, think we know, and want to know…. WHAT WE…

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New Year starts with severe weather in South

Looking toward Monday, the threat for severe weather returns to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk for severe weather – suggesting a 3 out of 5 on their…

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The rain that missed The Pine Belt

Twenty-plus inches of rain. Louisana may have a lot of swamps and wetlands, but even that state can’t handle this kind of rain. And as neighbors in central and southern Louisiana look to each other…

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Gulf Coast severe weather timing: March 30-31, 2016

UPDATE 3/30/16 9:30AM: For the latest numbers / forecast for south Mississippi, click here ORIGINAL POST: The Storm Prediction Center has put Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama under either a Slight Risk or Marginal Risk for…

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Southern Plains, Mid-South & Gulf Coast face severe weather threat by midweek

As an area of low pressure strengthens coming out of the Rockies and slides northeast from Colorado to Wisconsin, it will swing a cold front across the Southern Plains, Mid-South and Gulf Coast Wednesday and…

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Looking Ahead: Mid-South & Gulf Coast face possible severe weather Sunday March 13th, 2016

Usually, clearing one hurdle at a time is the best way to handle weather, but in this case, it is important to jump on this before the preoccupation with flooding leads to a missed opportunity…

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Flooding threat continues for Mississippi, Louisiana coasts

The Weather Prediction Center is still concerned about some flooding across the southern Louisiana, Mississippi coasts through the next few hours. As the storms continue to train over the same area, places dealing with flooding…

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Gulf Coast Severe Weather Breakdown for February 23-24, 2016

EDITOR’S NOTE: The SPC upgraded sections of the south to a Moderate Risk. Details here!   (Editor’s Note: I’m currently battling a fever and did this while taking cold medicine, please be understanding of typos)…

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Groundhog Day severe weather forecast

Looking at the latest model data as well as the trends, it appears that the chance for showers, storms and some severe weather appears to be right on track with previous forecasts – with a…

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