There is a threat for some strong to severe storms across extreme Southeast Texas, Southwest Louisiana, and portions of Central and Northern Louisiana and Mississippi through this evening along and ahead of a slow moving frontal boundary.
Placement/Timing: The Storm Prediction Center has hatched a “slight” risk area for Central Louisiana into Northeast Louisiana, and a “marginal” risk area for extreme Southeast Texas, Southwest Louisiana, areas of Northern Louisiana (excluding areas in the “slight” risk zone), and Central Mississippi.
A tornado watch has also been issued for areas of far Southeast Texas and Southwest, Central, and Northern Louisiana until 5:00 PM CST this evening.
Primary threats: Damaging wind gusts up to 70mph and a couple of tornadoes will be possible.
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