Severe Weather Impacts Gulf Coast

It’s easy to get lost and only remember the threat of snow for the Ohio Valley today. However, there is also a threat of severe weather for the Gulf Coast states. The same low pressure system that will create our chance of snow, will also produce a chance of severe weather in that area.

WPC Current Frontal Analysis - NOAA WPC — WPC Current Frontal Analysis – NOAA WPC

It looks like the predominate threat is tornadoes that will form due to low level moisture and wind shear. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a “slight” risk of severe weather. Again, isolated tornadoes are the primary threat.

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Outlook - NOAA SPC — SPC Severe Thunderstorm Outlook – NOAA SPC

As of now, no severe weather watches have been issued, but I wouldn’t be surprised if some were issued later this afternoon and into the evening.